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Wojtek Jezierski is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on historical studies related to power dynamics, cultural encounters, and medieval history. He obtained his PhD from Stockholm University in 2010 and has since contributed significantly to the fields of medieval studies and political anthropology, particularly concerning the Baltic Rim. His research investigates medieval monasteries, the emotions associated with hospitality and hostility, and the legitimization of elites in European peripheries. He has published several monographs and co-edited anthologies, including works on the reception of strangers in the Baltic Sea region and the transformation of Scandinavian elites in the High Middle Ages. His current projects involve comparative studies of the political structures and symbolic resources of elites in Poland and Norway, focusing on legitimacy and power relations during the medieval period. Jezierski has collaborated on numerous externally funded projects, resulting in influential publications in key academic journals and presses.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden
Leading research in historical studies, specializing in medieval history and interdisciplinary approaches.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).