Institute for Medieval Studies
IMC 2022 Session
| Session | 1032 |
| Title | Defining the Boundaries of Female Rulership, I: Representing Power |
| Date/Time | Wednesday 6 July 2022: 09.00-10.30 |
| Organiser | Sarah Greer, University of Hull |
| Moderator/Chair | Elena Woodacre, Department of History, University of Winchester |
| Paper 1032-a | Transgressive Queens or Committed Rulers?: Angevin Queens in the 12th Century (Language: English) Gabrielle Storey, Department of History, University of Winchester Index Terms: Gender Studies; Politics and Diplomacy |
| Paper 1032-b | Marguerite of Provence and a Queen's Self-Representation as a Political Actor (Language: English) Anaïs Waag, School of Humanities & Heritage, University of Lincoln Index Terms: Gender Studies; Politics and Diplomacy |
| Paper 1032-c | Beyond Borders: Queens as Peace Emissaries in the Franco-Navarrese Wars in the 14th Century (Language: English) Louise Gay, Laboratoire Pléiade (EA 7338), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord Index Terms: Gender Studies; Politics and Diplomacy |
| Abstract | Idealised examples of 'exceptional' women often figure strongly in discussions of medieval female rulers. This first of two sessions considers the importance of representation - both by individuals themselves and by others - in how we interpret political activities of medieval women. The three speakers will explore the problems faced by both medieval and modern observers in trying to define the political activities of female rulers. |