IMC 2026: Sessions
Session 1007: Noblewomen Network, I: Navigating Conflict and Alliance Building
Wednesday 8 July 2026, 09:00-10:30
| Sponsor: | The Noblewomen Network |
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| Organisers: | Harriet Kersey, Research Development, Canterbury Christ Church University Charlotte Pickard, 'Exploring the Past Pathway' Programme / Rhaglen 'Archwilio Llwybr y Gorffennol', Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd / Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Open University |
| Moderator/Chair: | Louise J. Wilkinson, School of Humanities & Heritage, University of Lincoln |
| Paper 1007-a | Marriage Strategy and Noble Alliances in Capetian France, c. 1150-1200 (Language: English) Index terms: Politics and Diplomacy, Women's Studies |
| Paper 1007-b | Nobility, Piracy, and Honour: The Nilsson Family's Feud with the Hanseatic League, 1455-c. 1495 (Language: English) Index terms: Maritime and Naval Studies, Politics and Diplomacy, Women's Studies |
| Paper 1007-c | The Long Shadow of 1017: Political Marriage and the Elimination of Rivals (Language: English) Index terms: Politics and Diplomacy, Women's Studies |
| Paper 1007-d | Noblewomen, Political Culture, and the Crusader Polities of the Latin East (Language: English) Index terms: Crusades, Politics and Diplomacy, Women's Studies |
| Abstract | Noblewomen played a central role in medieval society: they cultivated important networks both within their families and wider society, acting as rulers and politicians. Noblewomen were also important patrons of culture, education and learning, as well as religious patrons and intermediaries. This is an ever-expanding field of research, with scholars exploring the plethora of roles that noblewomen could play in medieval life, and the way in which they were viewed and represented by wider society. This strand of sessions will bring scholars together who work on medieval noblewomen - to build on and develop the discourse that has developed over the past few decades, with the continued aim of building a global network of scholars working in this vibrant area of research. This session will explore the roles that women played in times of conflict, as well as in forging noble alliances. |