Christian Lackner

Christian Lackner is a Professor of Medieval History and Auxiliary Sciences at the University of Vienna's Faculty of History and Cultural Studies, where he previously served as Director of the Institute for Austrian Historical Research. He holds a doctorate from the University of Innsbruck (1985) and completed specialized training at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research (1983-1986). His academic career at the University of Vienna spans over three decades, including lectureship since 1989 and professorship since 2001.

Research Focus: Lackner's work centers on late medieval administrative systems, Habsburg dynasty studies, and historical auxiliary sciences. Key areas include:

• Diplomatics and analysis of administrative documents
• Habsburg court history (14th-15th centuries)
• Medieval epistolography and manuscript studies
• University and educational history in medieval Austria
• Territorial integration of Habsburg domains
• Manuscript collections and library history

He leads the ongoing Regesta Habsburgica project (since 2005), producing critical editions of Habsburg ducal documents, and has directed research on medieval account books and administrative records. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Habsburg administrative evolution, diplomatics, and medieval institutional development, with recent works examining chancery operations, territorial governance, and document authenticity.

Academic Service: Maintains weekly consultation hours and teaches courses listed in the university system. No awards or student advising relationships are documented in the source material.