Benno Gammerl

Benno Gammerl (born 1976) is a German historian. In 2021, he was appointed professor of gender and sexuality history at the European University Institute in Florence. He previously held positions including at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin and Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on the history of homosexuality and queer life in Germany, the history of emotions, and the history of empires. His research has received several awards. His publications include *anders fühlen. Schwules und lesbisches Leben in der Bundesrepublik. Eine Emotionsgeschichte* (2021).