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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: 39

Articles by Chester Ollivier

The 5 Most Significant Queens and Kings of Jerusalem
The 5 Most Significant Queens and Kings of Jerusalem

Learn all about the most significant queens and kings of Jerusalem.

How Did the English Longbow Win So Many Battles?
How Did the English Longbow Win So Many Battles?

Discover how the English longbow transformed medieval warfare forever.

William II: The English King…Who Was Murdered by His Brother?
William II: The English King…Who Was Murdered by His Brother?

Read all about the king who came to a sticky end in the New Forest. This is the story of William II.

Spice Wars: The European Fight for the Spice Trade
Spice Wars: The European Fight for the Spice Trade

Find out all you need to know about one of the first truly global conflicts—the battle for the spice trade.

Who Was the Terrifying Ottoman Sultan Selim “the Grim”?
Who Was the Terrifying Ottoman Sultan Selim “the Grim”?

Who was Sultan Selim “the Grim,” infamous ruler of the Ottoman Empire?

What Was the Great Schism of 1054?
What Was the Great Schism of 1054?

Discover the history behind one of medieval Europe’s most shocking events, the Great Schism of 1054.

King Stephen of Blois: England’s Anarchist King
King Stephen of Blois: England’s Anarchist King

There’s a reason that only one English king has ever been called King Stephen.

Henry I: The Life & Reign of a Notorious English King
Henry I: The Life & Reign of a Notorious English King

What’s the story of Henry I? Find out if there’s more to this notorious English king than just rumors of fratricide!