Marianne Elliott
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For the theatre director, see Marianne Elliott (director)
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Marianne Elliott (born 1948, Raholp, County Down
, Northern Ireland
) is an Irish historian.
She was brought up in Belfast
, and educated at Dominican College, Fortwilliam
, Queen's University Belfast and Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
.
She lectured in history at West London Institute of Higher Education
1975 to 1977, and was a Research Fellow at University College, Swansea from 1977 to 1982. After short spells at Iowa State University
and the University of South Carolina
, she was a research fellow at the University of Liverpool
from 1984 to 1987, and Simon Fellow at the University of Manchester
from 1988 to 1989. She was a lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London
from 1991 to 1993, when she became the Andrew Geddes and John Rankin Professor of Modern History at the University of Liverpool
. She is also the Director of the Institute of Irish Studies at the university.
She has written extensively on Irish history, receiving many awards for her work. Particularly notable publications include her biography of Wolfe Tone (1989), and more recently Catholics of Ulster: a history (2000) and a biography of Robert Emmet
(2003). Her research interests are political and cultural history, religious identities, eighteenth-century Ireland and France and the history of Ulster.
In 2005, Professor Elliott was invited to deliver the prestigious Ford Lectures
at Oxford University on "Religion and Identity in Irish History" and is currently preparing them for publication.
In addition to her academic role Professor Elliott has also played an important role in the promotion of peace efforts in Northern Ireland
. Notably serving on the Opsahl Commission in 1993 and co-writing its report, 'A Citizens' Inquiry'.
In October 2000 she was awarded an OBE for services to Irish Studies and the Northern Ireland peace process and in 2002 was elected a Fellow of the British Academy
.
Marianne Elliott (director)
Marianne Elliott is a British theatre director.-Early life:Marianne Elliott was born in 1966 in London, the daughter of Michael Elliott, the theatre director and co-founder of the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester and the actress Rosalind Knight. The family moved to Manchester when she was 8...
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Marianne Elliott (born 1948, Raholp, County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
) is an Irish historian.
She was brought up in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, and educated at Dominican College, Fortwilliam
Dominican College, Fortwilliam
Dominican College, Fortwilliam is a grammar school in north Belfast, Northern Ireland, established in 1930. The school recently underwent a major £13.1 million redevelopment. Katie Melua the Georgian-born singer attended the school....
, Queen's University Belfast and Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Lady Margaret Hall is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England, located at the end of Norham Gardens in north Oxford. As of 2006 the college had an estimated financial endowment of £34m....
.
She lectured in history at West London Institute of Higher Education
West London Institute of Higher Education
The West London Institute of Higher Education was located in Isleworth, West London, UK from 1976 until 1995 when it merged with Brunel University.- Establishment :...
1975 to 1977, and was a Research Fellow at University College, Swansea from 1977 to 1982. After short spells at Iowa State University
Iowa State University
Iowa State University of Science and Technology, more commonly known as Iowa State University , is a public land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Iowa State has produced astronauts, scientists, and Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, along with a host of...
and the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
, she was a research fellow at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
from 1984 to 1987, and Simon Fellow at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
from 1988 to 1989. She was a lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. It offers many Master's and Bachelor's degree programmes that can be studied either part-time or full-time, though nearly all teaching is...
from 1991 to 1993, when she became the Andrew Geddes and John Rankin Professor of Modern History at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
. She is also the Director of the Institute of Irish Studies at the university.
She has written extensively on Irish history, receiving many awards for her work. Particularly notable publications include her biography of Wolfe Tone (1989), and more recently Catholics of Ulster: a history (2000) and a biography of Robert Emmet
Robert Emmet
Robert Emmet was an Irish nationalist and Republican, orator and rebel leader born in Dublin, Ireland...
(2003). Her research interests are political and cultural history, religious identities, eighteenth-century Ireland and France and the history of Ulster.
In 2005, Professor Elliott was invited to deliver the prestigious Ford Lectures
Ford Lectures
The Ford Lectures are a prestigious series of public lectures given annually in English or British History by a distinguished historian. Known commonly as "The Ford Lectures," they are properly titled "Ford's Lectures in British History" and they are given by a scholar elected to be "Ford's...
at Oxford University on "Religion and Identity in Irish History" and is currently preparing them for publication.
In addition to her academic role Professor Elliott has also played an important role in the promotion of peace efforts in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. Notably serving on the Opsahl Commission in 1993 and co-writing its report, 'A Citizens' Inquiry'.
In October 2000 she was awarded an OBE for services to Irish Studies and the Northern Ireland peace process and in 2002 was elected a Fellow of the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
.
Books
- Partners in revolution : the United Irishmen and France. New Haven : Yale University Press. 1982
- Wolfe Tone : prophet of Irish independence. New Haven : Yale University Press. 1989
- The Catholics of Ulster: a history. London : Allen Lane The Penguin Press. 2000.
- Editor The long road to peace in Northern Ireland : peace lectures from the Institute of Irish Studies at Liverpool University. Liverpool : Liverpool University Press. 2001
- Robert Emmet : the making of a legend. London : Profile. 2003