Ian Mortimer
Ian Mortimer
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Ian Paul Mortimer is a British author, historian, and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on 1970, no exact date provided. Still active in his career.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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British, Historian, Author
Early Life and Background
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Ian Mortimer was born in 1970 in England, UK. Growing up in a family with a strong interest in history, he developed a passion for the subject from an early age. He studied at University of Exeter where he earned his BA (Hons) degree in History. Later, he received a PhD in Modern History from the same institution.
Major Accomplishments
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Awarded a PhD in Modern History by the University of Exeter for his dissertation on 'The Place-Names of Devon'.
Has published numerous books and articles on historical topics.
Member of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS), recognizing his contributions to the field.Notable Works or Actions
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Ian Mortimer's notable works include:
Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England: A comprehensive guide to medieval life, exploring the daily routines, customs, and experiences of people in 14th-century England.
The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England: Similar to his previous work, this book provides a detailed look at life in Elizabethan England during the late 16th century.
His 'Time Traveller's Guides' series is renowned for its meticulous research and engaging narrative style.
Impact and Legacy
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Ian Mortimer's work has had a significant impact on popular historical understanding. By making complex historical information accessible to a broad audience, he encourages readers to engage with the past in new ways. His books not only appeal to history enthusiasts but also serve as valuable resources for educational institutions.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Ian Mortimer's distinctive approach to storytelling and his commitment to meticulous historical research have earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative and engaging historians of our time. His ability to bring historical periods to life, making them relatable and interesting for contemporary readers, is unparalleled.
Quotes by Ian Mortimer
Ian Mortimer's insights on:
If we wish to understand our own place on earth, we must seek to understand those who have gone on before us. We must look beyond the present moment and see ourselves reflected in the deep pool of time as individual elements of a greater humanity, and not as the passing shapes that we may glimpse every day in a looking glass, which then are gone forever.
If we wish to understand our own place on earth, we must seek to understand those who have gone on before us. We must look beyond the present moment and see ourselves reflected in the deep pool of time as individual elements of a greater humanity.
While the traditional image of knights in armour is accurate and widely accepted, the equally representative image of knights wearing corsets and suspender belts is perhaps less well known.
The last day I was here, in eighteen forty-three, was the only time since the plague when we were not at war.
All gentlemen of any rank with whom he holds conversations can speak Latin, French, Spanish or Italian. They are aware that the English language is only used in this island and would consider themselves uncivilized if they knew no other tongue than their own.
It is better to eat the dog than be eaten by the dog’, Montagu had remarked quietly to the king, after being dismissed from Mortimer’s presence.
There’s so much beauty in the world, don’t close your eyes to it just because you’ve lost your own small patch of happiness.
Lord Acton’s famous phrase: ’power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.
