Biography
Lance Pederson (he/him/il) is a PhD candidate advised by Dr. Craig Koslofsky. Lance grew up in the suburbs of St. Paul, Minnesota, and obtained his B.A. from Hamline University. Lance’s dissertation research focuses on homoerotic desire and gender transgression in France and its colonial empire from 1660-1815.
Research Interests
France (1660-1815), Queer Sexualities, Trans Studies, Masculinity Studies, Social Network Analysis, Europe & The World, Visual & Material Culture, Public History
Education
Hamline University - BA, Honors, History
University of Illinois - MA, History
Grants
Irene B. Katele Research Travel Fund - Spring 2025
Awards and Honors
Facilitating Learning Excellence Award - Fall 2025
List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students - Fall 2024, Spring 2025
Courses Taught
Teaching Assistantships
Spring 2026: History 236 - Madness and Modern Society
Spring 2025, Fall 2025: History 241 - History of Ancient Rome
Fall 2024: History 281 - Constructing Race in America
Highlighted Publications
"The Tragic Marriage of Philippe d’Orléans and Henrietta-Anne of England," The French History Podcast, August 15, 2025. Listen to the episode here.