Cyril Roy Hart facts for kids

This page is about the historian of Anglo-Saxon England. For the forestry expert, see Cyril Edwin Hart.

Cyril Roy Hart (born in 1923) is a historian who loves studying Anglo-Saxon England. He used to be a doctor, but he is best known for his amazing work in history.

Cyril Roy Hart was born on May 16, 1923. His birthplace was his grandparents' home in East Ham, which is a part of London.

After becoming a doctor, Cyril Hart decided to study history seriously. He earned a special degree called a master's degree from Leicester University. He studied under a famous teacher named Herbert Finberg.

Hart wrote many important studies about old Anglo-Saxon documents called charters. Other top historians, like Simon Keynes and Alfred Smyth, said his work was as good as theirs.

He also wrote a huge book called The Danelaw. This book is over 700 pages long and full of detailed facts. Experts say his research completely changed how we understand Anglo-Saxon history. In 2006, many leading historians wrote a special book to honor him. He has earned several high academic titles, showing his deep knowledge.

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