Michael Prestwich

Michael Prestwich
Born (1943-01-30) 30 January 1943
NationalityBritish
Academic background
Education
Academic work
EraMiddle Ages
DisciplineHistory
Sub-disciplineMedieval History
Institutions
Main interests
Notable worksPlantagenet England, 1225-1360 (2005)
Websitewww.dur.ac.uk/m.c.prestwich/CV.htm

Michael Charles Prestwich OBE (born 30 January 1943) is an English historian and academic, specialising on the history of medieval England, in particular the reign of Edward I. He is retired, having been Professor of Medieval History at Durham University and head of the Department of History until 2007.