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Susan Abernethy

Susan Abernethy

16/04/2025 by Susan Abernethy

Susan’s passion for history dates back fifty years and led her to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree in history at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is currently a member of the Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association, the Society for Renaissance Studies and the Historical Association. Her work has appeared on several historical websites and in magazines and includes guest appearances on historical podcasts. Her blog, The Freelance History Writer, has continuously published over five hundred historical articles since 2012, with an emphasis on European, Tudor, Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern and women’s history. She is currently working on her third non-fiction book.

Published works:

Charles II’s Portuguese Queen

Charles II’s Portuguese Queen

The Formidable Women who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage in the Burgundian Court

The Formidable Women who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage in the Burgundian Court

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Writes about:

  • Early Medieval
  • Late Medieval
  • 17th Century

Is similar to:

  • Claire Hobson
  • Sharon Connolly

Is located in:

  • Not in the UK or Ireland

Is online at:

  • Website
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

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