Michael Frassetto

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Michael Frassetto
BornMichael Frassetto
(1961-12-03) December 3, 1961 (age 62)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
OccupationHistorian, writer
Alma mater LaSalle University (1983)
Michigan State University (1985)
University of Delaware (1993) [1]
SubjectHistory of medieval Europe

Michael Frassetto (born December 3, 1961) is an American historian, university professor and author.

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Life

Frassetto was born on December 3, 1961, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Eugene Frassetto, a computer programmer, and Joy Frassetto. [1]

He married Jill R. Allen on September 8, 1984. [1]

He currently resides in Medford, New Jersey. [2]

Education

He earned his bachelor's degree from LaSalle University in 1983, his master's degree from Michigan State University, in 1985, and later completed his doctorate from University of Delaware in 1993, [1] having written his dissertation on Ademar of Chabannes. [3]

Career

He is a contributor to the Encyclopedia Britannica. [4]

He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware. [5] [6]

Awards and honors

He has received the Fulbright scholarship. [5]

He is a member of the Medieval Academy of America.[ citation needed ]

Bibliography

His notable books include: [7]

Chapters and articles

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