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Fred Wendorf | |
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| Born | 31 July 1924 |
| Died | 15 July 2015 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Spouse | Christy Bednar |
| Children | (6) Gail, Cindy, Kelly, Carl, Michael and Scott |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archaeology |
| Institutions | Texas Tech University, Southern Methodist University |
Denver Fred Wendorf (July 31, 1924 – July 15, 2015) was an American archaeologist known primarily for his groundbreaking research in northeast Africa. He also founded the Fort Burgwin Research Center and Department of Anthropology at Southern Methodist University, where he was Henderson-Morrison Professor of Prehistory.[1][2] He won numerous awards throughout his career and was a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences.[1]
- ^ a b "Press Release" (PDF). Peabody.Harvard.edu. Peabody Museum of Archeology & Ethnology. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
- ^ "Excavator of "Midland Man" site dies at age 90". Midland Reporter-Telegram. 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.