Elizabeth Pierce Blegen
American archaeologist (1888–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth Denny Pierce Blegen (June 26, 1888 – September 21, 1966) was an American archaeologist, educator and writer. She excavated at sites in Greece and Cyprus, contributed reports on archaeological discoveries in Greece to the American Journal of Archaeology from 1925 to 1952, and was involved in several organisations promoting women's professional advancement in Greece and the United States.
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Elizabeth Pierce Blegen | |
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Born | (1888-06-26)June 26, 1888 |
Died | September 21, 1966(1966-09-21) (aged 78) Athens, Greece |
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Known for | Reporting on archaeological discoveries in Greece |
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Partners | Ida Hill, Bert Hodge Hill |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Archaeology |
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