Burghart Schmidt (born March 1, 1962, Hamburg) is a German historian.
From 1982 to 1987, he completed studies of History, Geography and Philosophy at the University of Bordeaux (France).
2001 Founder of the Research Association on the History of Crime, Sorcery and Witch-hunts in Northern Germany, 2004 postdoctoral lecture qualification, scientific studies on Ludwig Bechstein and the perception of his work in the 19th century.
Currently member of the Research Centre of Interdisciplinary Studies in Montpellier CRISES.
2009 reception of the Palmes académiques; French Order of Chivalry given to academics.