Romain Waroquier

Romain Waroquier is a researcher specializing in medieval political structures, focusing on elites, princely power dynamics, and administrative practices in Flanders and the Vermandois region (11th–12th centuries). He holds a Doctorate in History from Université de Liège, where his 2024 thesis analyzed the entourage of the Counts of Vermandois. As Principal Investigator, he led projects like Curia comitis, exploring political participation and princely governance. His work combines traditional historical methods with network analysis to study medieval charters, court dynamics, and conflict resolution.

Education:

• Doctor of History, Art and Archaeology (2024), Université de Liège

Research Interests: Waroquier examines how medieval elites interacted with princely courts, focusing on decision-making processes, witness lists in charters, and the spatial aspects of political acts. His interdisciplinary approach integrates diplomatics, social network analysis, and material culture to reconstruct medieval governance. Key themes include the role of scribes, the materiality of administrative records, and the socio-political networks around medieval rulers.

Grants & Projects:

• Curia comitis (2019–2023): Analyzed political participation and princely power in Flanders, Vermandois, and Champagne

Professional Activities: Active in academic networks, including the Collège Belgique, and participates in conferences on medieval aristocracy, conflict resolution, and diplomatic practices.