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Jacquetta Hawkes

(1910–1996) Anthropologist United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Jacquetta Hawkes was an anthropologist from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for A land.

Quick Facts About Jacquetta Hawkes

Born
August 5, 1910
Died
March 18, 1996
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession
Anthropologist
Notable works
A land
Spouse
J. B. Priestley

About Jacquetta Hawkes

Jacquetta Hawkes was an English archaeologist and writer. She was the first woman to study the Archaeology & Anthropology degree course at the University of Cambridge. A specialist in prehistoric archaeology, she excavated Neanderthal remains at the Palaeolithic site of Mount Carmel with Yusra and Dorothy Garrod. She was a representative for the UK at UNESCO, and was curator of the "People of Britain" pavilion at the Festival of Britain.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

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