Dr. Dimiter Angelov

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Biography

Dimiter Angelov is the Dumbarton Oaks Professor of Byzantine History at Harvard University, where he specializes in the complexities of empire and imperialism within the Byzantine world. His research integrates political thought, rhetoric, geography, and the impact of the Fourth Crusade, examining how these elements interacted to shape the historical narrative of this period. He is known for his scholarly contributions to the understanding of Byzantine culture and its broader implications for historical thought and intellectual discourse. His expertise also includes the interplay of biography and geographical imagination in shaping historical narratives. Angelov is affiliated with the Department of the Classics, where he contributes to both teaching and research initiatives focused on Byzantine histories and their influence on modern interpretations of the medieval world.

Research Interests

Experience

Dumbarton Oaks Professor

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Specializes in Byzantine History, focusing on the impacts of imperialism and political thought.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).