Dr. Ronald Hutton

Biography

Ronald E Hutton is a leading authority on the history of the British Isles during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as ancient and medieval paganism and magic. He is a prominent figure in the study of witchcraft beliefs within a global context and is recognized for his scholarship on the ritual year in modern paganism in Britain. Hutton is an active member of the 'Medieval Early Modern Cluster' at the University of Bristol and welcomes research proposals related to the political and religious history of the British Isles from 1560 to 1690, with a specific focus on seasonal festivals. He currently supervises twenty-two research students, including fifteen working towards PhD degrees. Hutton's research interests are broad and encompass the themes of paganism, witchcraft, and magic in the British Isles, from prehistory to the present. He has participated in numerous conferences as a keynote speaker and has been involved in various advisory roles within the academic community. Hutton's work is widely recognized, and he has received accolades for his contributions to historical studies, including fellowships from respected learned societies.

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