Ernst Kantorowicz
Academic / Scholar
German-American · 20th century
German-American medieval historian known for his influential study of medieval political theology and the concept of the king's two bodies.
Connection to Taylor Swift
His concept of the bifurcated self (human body vs. divinely appointed body) provides a theological-political framework for understanding how Taylor separates her public/professional self from her romantic self in her songwriting.
Notable Works
- The King's Two Bodies: A Study in Mediaeval Political Theology