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Who is a mediaeval historian? A medieval historian is a scholar who specializes in the study of the Middle Ages, which roughly spanned from the 5th to the 15th century. They research and interpret the social, political, economic, cultural, and religious developments of this period, often focusing on specific regions or themes. Some notable medieval historians include: 1. Bede (673-735) - An Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar who wrote "The Ecclesiastical History of the English People." 2. Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) - An English poet and author who wrote "The Canterbury Tales," which provides insights into medieval life. 3. Jean Froissart (1337-1405) - A French chronicler who wrote about the Hundred Years' War. 4. Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) - An English historian who wrote "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." 5. Barbara Tuchman (1912-1989) - An American historian who wrote "A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century." 6. Ge