Peter Burke
Peter Burke is a renowned British historian and professor emeritus at the University of Cambridge.
Educated at Oxford, he spent nearly two decades at Sussex University before joining Cambridge.
Burke is known for his work on early modern history and his emphasis on social and cultural history's relevance to contemporary issues.
His scholarly contributions extend beyond traditional historical boundaries, reflecting a broad intellectual approach.
Married to Brazilian historian Maria Lúcia Garcia Pallares-Burke, Peter Burke's career exemplifies the interdisciplinary nature of cultural history, bridging various academic fields and time periods.
