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Mortimer Wheeler

(1890–1976) Archaeologist United Kingdom

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Mortimer Wheeler was an archaeologist from the United Kingdom, best known for The Indus civilization.

Quick Facts About Mortimer Wheeler

Born
September 10, 1890
Died
July 22, 1976
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Archaeologist
Notable works
The Indus civilization
Spouse
Margaret Collingridge Wheeler

About Mortimer Wheeler

Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler was a British archaeologist and officer in the British Army. Over the course of his career, he served as Director of both the National Museum of Wales and London Museum, Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, and the founder and Honorary Director of the Institute of Archaeology in London, in addition to writing twenty-four books on archaeological subjects.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Knight Bachelor Order of the Companions of Honour Military Cross Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries Fellow of the British Academy

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