Thomas James Dandelet

Thomas James Dandelet is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has held positions since 2001 (Associate Professor) and 2015 (Professor). His academic career includes assistant professorships at Princeton University (1997-2000) and Bard College (1995-97).

Education:

• BA in History from St. John's University, Minnesota (1982)
• MDiv in Church History from Princeton Theological Seminary (1988)
• PhD in History from the University of California, Berkeley (1995)

Research Focus:
Specializing in Early Modern Europe, Dandelet examines the Spanish Empire's influence on Mediterranean history, particularly in Italy. His work bridges political, cultural, and social history, analyzing imperial ideologies, transnational networks, and the intersection of religion and statecraft through case studies like Spanish Rome, the Colonna family, and Renaissance architectural projects.

Scientific Contributions:

• Authored The Renaissance of Empire in Early Modern Europe (Cambridge University Press, 2014)
• Co-edited Spain in Italy, 1500-1700 (Brill, 2006)
• Translation of Spanish Rome into Spanish (La Roma Española, 1500-1700, 2002)

Major Awards:

• Guggenheim Fellowship (2007-2008)
• Roland Bainton Prize (2002)
• American Academy in Rome Rome Prize (1999-2000)
• National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (1998)
• Spanish Ministry of Culture Fellowship (1997)
• Mellon Fellowship (1994-95)
• Fulbright Fellowship (1992-93)

Advising & Grants: While specific students aren't listed, his academic leadership is evident through editorial roles and research grants from institutions like the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Spanish Ministry of Culture. His work frequently explores the economic foundations of Spanish imperial projects and their cultural manifestations.