John Edwards

Dr John Edwards (M.A., D.Phil, Oxon) was a Faculty Fellow in Spanish and held prestigious fellowships with the Royal Historical Society and the Real Academia de la Historia (Madrid). He specialized in the history and culture of Spain during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, focusing on religion and its European context. His research included the Spanish Inquisition, colonial encounters in Mexico and the Antilles, and the interplay between censorship and literature in Spain's Golden Age.

Education: Doctorate in Modern History (D.Phil., Oxford University).
Research Themes: Medieval and early modern Spanish religious institutions, the role of monarchy in shaping cultural identity, and transnational religious networks. His work on Isabel I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon highlighted their legacy in constructing Spain's political and religious framework.

Publications: Dr Edwards authored influential books like Mary I. England's Catholic Queen (2011) and edited volumes on the Spanish Inquisition. His articles explored topics such as liturgical practices, the Valladolid tribunal, and the transatlantic implications of Spanish colonial policies.

• Awards:
  • Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
  • Correspondiente de la Real Academia de la Historia (Madrid)

Teaching & Supervision: Taught courses on Spanish literature in historical context (1480–1620), supervised doctoral research on Spanish religious culture, and lectured on the Spanish Inquisition's impact on European intellectual history.