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Chester Ollivier

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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.

Education:Northumbria University, 2019BA History (First Class Honors)Expertise:
Medieval Europe
Medieval China
Early Modern Europe
Member since: Oct 28, 2021Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 59

Articles by Chester Ollivier

Kublai Khan’s Reign & Achievements That Shaped a Continent
Kublai Khan’s Reign & Achievements That Shaped a Continent

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’ War
Charles V, the King Who Turned the Tide of the 100 Years’ War

Charles V helped France gain the upper hand during the Hundred Years’ War.

How Joan of Arc Helped Charles VII Win the Hundred Years’ War
How Joan of Arc Helped Charles VII Win the Hundred Years’ War

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 Ages
The Story of Robin Hood in the Middle Ages

Discover all there is to know about one of the most famous folk heroes of all time: Robin Hood.

England’s Medieval Angevin Empire Explained
England’s Medieval Angevin Empire Explained

Discover the dramatic story of the Plantagenet Dynasty—shaped by conquests, court intrigue, and ultimate collapse.

How the Great Fire of London in 1666 Completely Transformed the City
How the Great Fire of London in 1666 Completely Transformed the City

Read on to learn all about one of the greatest disasters in London’s history: the Great Fire of London in 1666.

What Was Chivalry in the Middle Ages?
What Was Chivalry in the Middle Ages?

Chivalry was a medieval code of conduct for knights, combining bravery, honor, and religious devotion with social manners and respect, evolving from military ideals to a broader moral ethos.

Medieval Japan vs Medieval Europe: How Different Were They?
Medieval Japan vs Medieval Europe: How Different Were They?

How did medieval Japan differ from medieval Europe?