James Bennett Griffin
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James Bennett Griffin or Jimmy Griffin (January 12, 1905 – May 31, 1997) was an American archaeologist. He is regarded as one of the most influential archaeologists in North America in the 20th century.[1]
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James Bennett Griffin | |
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Born | (1905-01-12)January 12, 1905 |
Died | May 31, 1997(1997-05-31) (aged 92) |
Citizenship | American |
Alma mater | University of Chicago, (BA, 1927; MA 1930) University of Michigan (PhD 1936) |
Known for | Eastern North American prehistory |
Awards | Elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1968 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | anthropology, archaeology |
Institutions | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor USA |
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