J.P. Daughton

James Patrick Daughton is an American historian of modern Europe and European imperialism who serves as Professor of History at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in French and Italian. His research focuses on French colonialism, religion and politics, humanitarianism, and the social and environmental history of empire. Daughton is a tenured member of the Stanford faculty; he joined Stanford's tenure line in 2004, was promoted to associate professor in 2010, and became a full professor in 2021. His affiliations at Stanford include the Europe Center, the Center for African Studies, and the Center for Human Rights and International Justice.