Paul Magdalino
Paul Magdalino | |
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Magdalino with his first wife, Ruth Macrides, in 1992 | |
| Born | 10 May 1948 |
| Spouse | Ruth Macrides (pictured) |
| Awards | Runciman Award (1993) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Thesis | The History of Thessaly, 1266–1393 (1976) |
| Doctoral advisor | Donald Nicol |
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| Main interests | |
| Notable works | The Empire of Manuel I Komnenos, 1143–1180 |
Paul Magdalino FBA (born 10 May 1948) is a British Byzantinist who is Bishop Wardlaw Professor (Emeritus) of Byzantine History at the University of St Andrews. He received the 1993 Runciman Award for his monograph on the reign of Manuel I Komnenos (1143–1180), which challenged Niketas Choniates' negative appraisal of the ruler.