Edward Impey

Edward Alexander Impey, (born 28 May 1962) is a British historian, archaeologist, and museum curator. Between October 2013 and January 2022 he was Master of the Armouries and Director General of the Royal Armouries.

Early life and education Impey was born on 28 May 1962 to Oliver Impey and Jane Mellanby. His grandfather Kenneth Mellanby was a biochemist. He grew up in the City of Oxford where his father was a curator at the Ashmolean Museum. He studied at Oriel College, Oxford, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree.

Career Impey worked as a curator at Historic Royal Palaces and served as Director of Heritage Protection and Planning at English Heritage.

Personal life In 2008, Impey married Karen Lundgren. In 2011, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS).