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Pepijn Brandon is a Full Professor of Global Economic and Social History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Senior Researcher at the International Institute of Social History (IISH). His research focuses on the history of capitalism, war, economic development, and slavery, with a particular emphasis on the Dutch Empire and its global connections. He holds a PhD (cum laude) from the University of Amsterdam and has led major projects such as the City of Amsterdam's study on its historical role in slavery and the NWO Vidi project on land dispossession in the Dutch Empire.
- Education: MA (2007) and PhD (2013) in History, University of Amsterdam
- Awards: D.J. Veegens Award (2014), NWO Rubicon (2013), NWO Veni (2014), NWO Vidi (2021)
Research Interests: Brandon investigates the intersection of capitalism, colonialism, and slavery, analyzing how war and economic systems shaped state formation and global networks. He has authored influential works like War, Capital, and the Dutch State (1588–1795), which won the D.J. Veegens Award.
Publications: Over 120 articles and books, including works on Dutch fiscal-military states, slavery's economic impact, and global labor history. Recent projects include studies on ABN AMRO's slavery ties and land dispossession in Dutch colonies.
Awards and Grants: His work has been supported by prestigious grants, and he has held fellowships at Harvard University, Brown University, and the University of Pittsburgh.
Editorial Roles: Editor of International Review of Social History, International Journal of Maritime History, and BMGN/Low Countries Historical Review.
