Chester Ollivier
Chester is a contributing history writer, with a First Class Honors degree BA (Hons) in History from Northumbria University. He is from the North East of England, a drummer, and an avid Middlesbrough FC supporter.
Articles by Chester Ollivier
Philip IV, the Iron King of FranceDiscover all there is to know about one of French history’s most famous monarchs: Philip IV.
Henry III, England’s Underrated Medieval MonarchRead on to learn all about one of England’s most intriguing medieval kings: Henry III.
Read on to learn all about one of England’s most intriguing medieval kings: Henry III.
The Life and Reign of Louis IX, the Saint King of FranceDiscover the surprising impact that King Louis IX had on medieval history.
Discover the surprising impact that King Louis IX had on medieval history.
Was England’s First Norman King Popular?William the Conqueror conquered England in 1066—but was he seen as a visionary ruler or a ruthless oppressor?
William the Conqueror conquered England in 1066—but was he seen as a visionary ruler or a ruthless oppressor?
Sir Thomas More, the Most Controversial Figure in Tudor HistoryRead on to find out what made Sir Thomas More one of the most controversial figures in Tudor England.
Read on to find out what made Sir Thomas More one of the most controversial figures in Tudor England.
Sejong the Great, Medieval Korea’s Greatest KingRead on to learn about one of medieval Korea’s greatest-ever monarchs: Sejong the Great.
How the Council of Trent Shaped the Counter-ReformationDiscover how the Council of Trent shaped the Counter-Reformation movement in early modern Europe.
Discover how the Council of Trent shaped the Counter-Reformation movement in early modern Europe.
The Best Medieval Knight You’ve Never Heard OfRead on to learn about one of medieval Europe’s most formidable warriors: the Eagle of Brittany.
Kublai Khan’s Reign & Achievements That Shaped a ContinentRead on to find out all about one of the Mongol Empire’s greatest-ever leaders, Kublai Khan.
Read on to find out all about one of the Mongol Empire’s greatest-ever leaders, Kublai Khan.
Charles V, the King Who Turned the Tide of the 100 Years’ WarCharles V helped France gain the upper hand during the Hundred Years’ War.
How Joan of Arc Helped Charles VII Win the Hundred Years’ WarDiscover how Joan of Arc’s victories in the Hundred Years’ War helped to turn the tide in favor of King Charles VII and France.
Discover how Joan of Arc’s victories in the Hundred Years’ War helped to turn the tide in favor of King Charles VII and France.
The Story of Robin Hood in the Middle AgesDiscover all there is to know about one of the most famous folk heroes of all time: Robin Hood.
Discover all there is to know about one of the most famous folk heroes of all time: Robin Hood.