Dr. Frances Pownall

Biography

Frances Pownall is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, focusing on History, Classics, and Religion. She earned her PhD from the University of Toronto in 1993, and has a Master's degree from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor's degree from McGill University. Her research specializes in Greek historiography, particularly during the late Classical to early Hellenistic periods. Pownall has published extensively on ancient Greek history, notably the works of prominent historians from the fourth century. Her contributions include important translations and historical commentaries within the scope of Brill’s New Jacoby, a significant compilation of Greek historians’ fragments. She has participated in various departmental committees and currently presides over the Classical Association of Canada. Pownall teaches a range of courses covering Greek history, language, and literature, and is involved in guiding undergraduate honors tutorials. Her scholarly works include co-edited volumes like 'The Courts of Philip II and Alexander the Great' and 'Affective Relations and Personal Bonds in Hellenistic Antiquity'.

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