Peter Е Tih Apr 2026

: His study of the noble clientele of the Counts of Gorizia is considered a landmark in Slovenian historiography.

His work typically focuses on the Alpine-Adriatic region between the end of Antiquity and the 15th century. Key areas of his research include: Peter Е tih

(born November 27, 1960) is a distinguished Slovenian historian, academic, and current president of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU). A specialist in medieval history, his scholarship has fundamentally reshaped the modern understanding of the Slovenian Middle Ages, moving away from nationalist myths toward a rigorous, source-based methodology. Academic Career and Influence : His study of the noble clientele of

: A comprehensive overview of Slovenian history co-authored with Vasko Simoniti and Peter Vodopivec. A specialist in medieval history, his scholarship has

Štih graduated from the University of Ljubljana in 1983 and earned his PhD in 1993 under the supervision of Bogo Grafenauer. His career has been marked by deep international engagement, including a formative period at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research in Vienna. Currently a full professor at the University of Ljubljana, he teaches medieval history of the Slovene Lands and the Balkans. Major Research Themes

: He explores the development of early medieval polities and the administrative structures that preceded modern Slovenia.