Richard Rex

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Richard Rex (born 27 January 1961) [1] is a British historian.

Rex was born in Ipswich. [1] He was educated at Warwick School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he read history and graduated with MA and PhD degrees. [1] [2] Following his doctorate he was a research fellow at St John's College, Cambridge, and a lecturer and reader at the Faculty of Divinity of the University of Cambridge. [1] He is currently the Professor of Reformation History at the Faculty of Divinity, [3] and is also the Polkinghorne Fellow in Theology and Religious Studies at Queens' College, Cambridge, where he is Director of Studies in Theological and Religious Studies, Tutor for graduate students, and Deputy Senior Tutor. [4]

He edited the editio princeps of Thomas Swinnerton's Tropes and Figures from a manuscript.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Rex, Richard 1961–". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  2. "Oxford and Cambridge examination results". The Times. 5 July 1983, p. 12.
  3. "Professor Richard Rex". 22 July 2013.
  4. "Professor Richard Rex | Queens' College".