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| URL | www.pase.ac.uk |
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| Available language(s) | English |
The Prosopography of Anglo-Saxon England (PASE) is a comprehensive database of all known individuals who lived in Anglo-Saxon England from the fifth to the eleventh century. It is an ongoing project that began in 1998 and is based at King's College London.[1]
The purpose of PASE is to provide a detailed understanding of the social and political structures of Anglo-Saxon England, by compiling information on the people who inhabited this period. The database includes information on kings, bishops, nobles, churchmen, and other individuals who held positions of power or influence.
The data is compiled from a wide range of sources, including charters, chronicles, and other historical records. Each individual entry in the database contains basic biographical information, such as birth and death dates, as well as details of their occupation, social status, and other relevant information.
One of the key features of PASE is its ability to trace family relationships and networks of influence. The database contains information on marriages, alliances, and other connections between individuals, which can help to shed light on the complex social and political structures of the period.
PASE has been used by historians and scholars to explore a wide range of topics, including the nature of Anglo-Saxon kingship, the role of the church in society, and the relationships between different regions and communities. It has also been used to identify patterns in naming practices and to trace the development of surnames. Overall, PASE is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Anglo-Saxon England. Its comprehensive and detailed database of individuals provides a unique insight into the social and political structures of this period, and its ongoing development means that it continues to be an important tool for historical research.
Directors[]
- Dame Janet 'Jinty' Nelson
- Simon Keynes
- Harold Short
- Stephen Baxter
See also[]
- Anglo-Saxons
- Prosopography of the Byzantine World
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References[]
External links[]
- Official website
- Department of Anglo-Saxon Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge
- Department of Digital Humanities, KCL
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