Malcolm Godden facts for kids
Malcolm Reginald Godden was born on October 9, 1945. He is a British expert who taught at the University of Oxford. He was a special professor there, studying a time period called Anglo-Saxon England. He held this important job from 1991 to 2013. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy, which is a big honor for smart people.
About Malcolm Godden
His Early Life and Studies
Malcolm Godden started his university journey in 1963. He studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge until 1966. After that, he continued his studies for several more years.
In 1970, he earned a special degree called a Ph.D. from Cambridge University. For his Ph.D., he worked on old writings by a person named Ælfric. He prepared a new version of Ælfric's "Catholic Homilies," which are like old sermons or speeches.
His Work and Interests
Mr. Godden has held many important teaching jobs at different universities. From 1969 to 1972, he was a Junior Research Fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge. He also taught for a short time in the United States at Cornell University.
Later, he became a lecturer at Liverpool University. From 1976 to 1991, he taught English at Exeter College, Oxford. His most important role was from 1991 to 2013. During this time, he was the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at the University of Oxford. This means he was a top expert in the study of Anglo-Saxon England.
Anglo-Saxon England refers to a period in British history from about the 5th century to the 11th century. It was a time when different Germanic tribes, like the Angles and Saxons, settled in Britain.
Malcolm Godden is very interested in many topics from this time. He studies the writings of King Alfred the Great and other important figures like Wulfstan of York and Ælfric of Eynsham. He also enjoys learning about medieval theatre, which are plays from the Middle Ages. He helps edit an important academic magazine called Anglo-Saxon England.
Special Awards
In 2009, Malcolm Godden received a big honor. He was chosen to be a Fellow of the British Academy (FBA). This means he is recognized as one of the best scholars in the humanities and social sciences in the United Kingdom.
Also in 2009, he gave a special talk called the Sir Israel Gollancz Memorial Lecture. This lecture is given by leading experts in Anglo-Saxon studies.
