Jeffrey Burton Russell | |
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| Born | August 1, 1934 Fresno, California |
| Died | 12 April 2023 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA) Emory University (PhD) |
| Years active | 1965–2023 |
| Employer | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Known for | Professor of Medieval History |
| Notable work | Dissent and Reform in the Early Middle Ages, History of Medieval Christianity, Witchcraft in the Middle Ages, Prince of Darkness: Radical Evil and the Power of Good in History, A History of Heaven |
| Spouse(s) | Pamela Russell, Diana Mansfield Russell (deceased) |
| Children | Jennifer Ellen Russell, Mark Lewis Russell, William Henry Russell, Penelope Russell |
| Parent(s) | Lewis Russell, Aida Raffetto |
| Awards | Fulbright Fellow, Harvard Junior Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow |
Jeffrey Burton Russell (1 August 1934 – 12 April 2023) was an American historian of medieval Europe and religious studies scholar.[1][2]