Welcoming our new Fellow-in-Residence: David van der Linden

David is Assistant Professor in Early Modern History at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. His research focuses on religious conflict, coexistence, and peacebuilding in early modern France. During his time in Durham, David will work closely with Professor Tom Hamilton as co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of the French Wars of Religion, bringing together contributions from almost thirty international scholars. He will also continue research for his current project, Building Peace: Transitional Justice in Early Modern France, funded by the Dutch Research Council. This explores how societies emerging from conflict sought to achieve peace, accountability, and reconciliation following the French religious wars.

David’s work speaks closely to St John’s growing interests in peacebuilding, reconciliation, history, and heritage, and we are very pleased to welcome him to the College community.