Stefan Tebruck

Prof. Dr. Stefan Tebruck is a Professor of Medieval History at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, specializing in crusader states, medieval historiography, and noble governance. He has held leadership roles including Head of Subproject A02 in CRC 138 'Dynamics of Security' (2014–2017), Dean (2013–2015), and Vice Dean (2011–2013) of the Department of History and Cultural Studies. His research focuses on Germanic medieval regions, particularly Thuringia and Saxony, with emphasis on religious movements, political structures, and historical documentation.

Education highlights include studies at Cologne, Bonn, and Tübingen, culminating in a 1997 doctoral thesis on Reinhardsbrunn historiography and 2007 habilitation on crusaders from Saxon-Thuringia. He has held visiting positions at Jyväskylä (2007) and guest lectureships in Cologne.

Research interests span:

• Crusade ideology and societal impact
• Memory construction in medieval chronicles
• Church-state dynamics in early/high Middle Ages
• Noble cultural practices and governance

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary analysis of medieval institutions, with key works on Ludovingian dynasty, castle studies, and relic networks. Grants include a 2002–2004 fellowship from the German Historical Institute in Rome.

His work bridges historical methodology (diplomatics/sphragistics) with cultural history, contributing to debates on medieval political integration and religious identity.