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Lenneke van Raaij is an Assistant Professor specializing in Ancient Medieval History at Radboud University. Her research focuses on the cultural, intellectual, and religious themes of the medieval period, particularly from 800 to 1200 AD. She has a strong interest in medieval manuscripts, ritual liturgical texts, and the roles of bishops and popes during this time. Lenneke completed her PhD thesis on the production of local liturgical texts in tenth-century Trier at the University of Exeter, UK. She actively participated in the HERA project, 'After Empire. Using the Past to Understand Crises in the Carolingian World (c. 900-1050)', exploring topics such as identity formation in local communities and the influence of saints. Through her academic journey, she has contributed to significant publications that delve into the local saints' celebrations and the role of archbishops in local liturgy.
Radboud University • Nijmegen
Specializes in Ancient Medieval History with a focus on cultural, intellectual, and religious themes from the period 800-1200.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).