Philip H. Daileader

Philip H. Daileader is a Professor of History at the College of William & Mary, where he has taught since 1998 and served as Department Chair from 2008 to 2011. He also directed the Program in Medieval & Renaissance Studies and held two terms as Ombudsperson for the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

His educational background:

• BA, The Johns Hopkins University, 1990
• PhD, Harvard University, 1996

Daileader specializes in medieval Mediterranean social, cultural, and religious history, with expertise in late medieval violence, identity, and religious society. His acclaimed books include True Citizens: Violence, Memory, and Identity in Medieval Perpignan, 1162-1397 (2000) and award-winning Saint Vincent Ferrer, His World and Life (2016), examining religious transformations. Current research focuses on fifteenth-century Perpignan's transition from medieval to early modern eras.

His scholarly recognition includes the 2018 La corónica International Book Award and William & Mary's 2016 teaching excellence honor. Daileader extends his expertise through five Teaching Company lecture series, History Channel appearances, and NPR contributions, making medieval history accessible to broad audiences.