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Jonas van Tol is an assistant professor specializing in early modern history at the University of Amsterdam. His research primarily focuses on the transnational impact of religious violence during the Reformation, with particular emphasis on the French Wars of Religion and their repercussions in various parts of Europe, including the Dutch Revolt. He earned his BA in History from the University of York in 2011, followed by an MPhil in Early Modern History from the University of Cambridge in 2012, and a PhD from the University of York in 2016. Prior to joining the University of Amsterdam, he worked as a university lecturer at Leiden University from 2016 to 2018. His notable publications include 'Germany French Wars Religion, 1560-1572' (Leiden: Brill, 2018) and multiple articles in historical journals addressing themes of confessional relations and transnational narratives within the framework of the Wars of Religion in Europe.
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam
Specializes in early modern history with a focus on transnational religious violence.
Leiden University • Leiden
Taught courses related to early modern history and conducted research on religious violence.
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