Henri Markus Hannula

Henri Markus Hannula is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, specializing in institutional economic history and legal modernization. His research explores intersections between state-building, colonialism, and legal frameworks in the early modern era.

• PhD in Early Modern History (University of Helsinki, 2023)
• MA in Finnish and Nordic History (University of Helsinki, 2016)

Research Focus:
His work centers on institutional economic history, colonial legal systems, and 19th-century legal modernization, emphasizing Latin America and Southeast Asia. He contributes to debates on how colonial laws shaped governance and economic structures in Brazil and Indonesia.

Article Trends:
Recent publications address comparative colonial legal history, emphasizing cross-regional analysis of Dutch, Swedish, and Portuguese legal frameworks. Themes include state-building, economic growth, and the long-term impacts of colonial legal institutions.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Pro Gradu Thesis in Finnish and Nordic History 2016

Collaborations:
He collaborates with scholars at institutions like the University of Leiden and participates in international workshops on early modern trade and legal history. Grants include funding from private foundations like Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation.