Edward Impey
| Edward Impey FSA FRHistS | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Impey addressing a conference in 2010 | |
| Born |
Edward Alexander Impey 28 May 1962 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Museum director |
| Known for | Director General of the Royal Armouries (2013—present) |
| Title | Master of the Armouries |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Lundgren (m. 2008) |
| Children | Two |
| Awards |
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London Fellow of the Royal Historical Society |
| Academic background | |
| Education |
Dragon School Bedales School |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Thesis title | The origins and development of non-conventual monastic dependencies in England and Normandy 1000-1350 (1991) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | History and archaeology |
Edward Alexander Impey, FSA, FRHistS (born 28 May 1962) is a British historian, archaeologist, and museum curator. Since October 2013, he has been Master of the Armouries and Director General of the Royal Armouries.[1][2]
Early life and education
Impey was born on 28 May 1962 to Oliver Impey and Jane Impey (née Mellanby).[2] His father was a zoologist by training who became specialist in Japanese art, and his mother was a neuroscientist.[3] He grew up in the City of Oxford where he father was a curator at the Ashmolean Museum.[3] He was educated at the Dragon School, a preparatory school in Oxford, and at Bedales School, an independent school near Petersfield, Hampshire.[2]
Impey has degrees in history and archaeology.[4] He studied at Oriel College, Oxford, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree.[2] At Oxford, the BA is promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Oxon) degree a number of years after graduating, and an MPhil is a two-year taught master's degree. He remained at the University of Oxford to undertake postgraduate research, and completed his Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree in 1991.[2] His doctoral thesis was titled " The origins and development of non-conventual monastic dependencies in England and Normandy 1000-1350".[5]
Career
On 30 July 2013, Impey was announced as the next Master of the Armouries and Director General of the Royal Armouries.[1] He took up the appointments in October 2013 in succession to Lieutenant-General Jonathon Riley.[1][4] Along with John Goodall, Impey is a patron of the Castle Studies Trust, a UK registered charity.[6]
Personal life
In 2008, Impey married Karen Lundgren.[2] together, they have two daughters.[1][2]
Honours
On 2 May 1996, Impey was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (FSA).[7] In 2011, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS).[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Royal Armouries appoints new Director General". Royal Armouries. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "IMPEY, Dr Edward Alexander". Who's Who 2016. Oxford University Press. November 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- 1 2 "Oliver Impey". The Daily Telegraph. 31 October 2005. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- 1 2 "Director General and Master of the Armouries". Royal Armouries. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ Impey, Edward (1991). "The origins and development of non-conventual monastic dependencies in England and Normandy 1000-1350". Electronic Thesis Online Service. The British Library. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ "About the CST". Castle Studies Trust. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ↑ "Dr Edward A M Impey FSA". Fellows Directory. Society of Antiquaries of London. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lieutenant-General Jonathon Riley |
Master of the Armouries 2013 to present |
Incumbent |