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Colin Renfrew

British archaeologist (1937-2024) · United Kingdom · Academics · Died at 87

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Andrew Colin Renfrew, Baron Renfrew of Kaimsthorn was a British archaeologist, paleolinguist and Conservative peer noted for his work on radiocarbon dating, the prehistory of languages, archaeogenetics, neuroarchaeology, and the prevention of looting at archaeological sites.

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2024Died24 November 20242004Balzan PrizeAward1996International Prize by Fyssen FoundationAward1991Huxley Memorial MedalAward1980Fellow of the British AcademyAward1937Born25 July 1937

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Balzan Prize2004
International Prize by Fyssen Foundation1996
Huxley Memorial Medal1991
Fellow of the British Academy1980
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2024 · aged 87

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