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Dr. Gabriele Bonomelli is a Research Fellow at the University of Kent’s School of History, funded by the British Academy Newton International Fellowship. His research focuses on political and institutional history of the Late Middle Ages and religious turmoil in Early Modern Europe, emphasizing critical editions of primary sources. He holds a PhD from the University of Bologna, supervised by Prof. Isabella Lazzarini, and conducted postdoctoral research at the Universities of Wuppertal (DAAD Fellowship) and Bologna, under Prof. Barbara Bombi.
Education:
- Bachelor of History, University of Pisa (2015, cum laude)
- Master in Medieval History, University of Pisa (2017, cum laude)
- PhD in Medieval History, University of Bologna (2022, cum laude)
Research Interests:
- Medieval and Early Modern political communication
- Role of fictitious letters in propaganda
- Papal authority and institutional conflicts
- Latin primary sources and paleography
Key Publications: Recent articles analyze fictitious letters as propaganda tools during the Great Schism (1378-89) and Elizabethan religious dissent, exploring themes like papal dominium and imperial-papal clashes. His work bridges legal, religious, and political history, with contributions to Reti Medievali Rivista and Bulletin of Medieval Canon Law.
Awards:
- British Academy Newton International Fellowship (Current)
- DAAD Short-Term Fellowship (2019-2020)
Grants & Projects: Leads the Newton-funded project “Dynamics of Conflict,” examining religious dissent in 14th-16th century Europe. His research integrates interdisciplinary methodologies, including paleography and legal analysis.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the University of Kent’s Medieval Studies group and international networks through his fellowship activities.
