Terence Mitford | |
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Born | 11 May 1905 |
Died | 8 November 1978 | (aged 73)
Nationality | Scottish |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Archaeology |
Terence Bruce Mitford FBA FSA (sometimes known as Terence Bruce-Mitford) (11 May 1905 – 8 November 1978) was a Scottish archaeologist and classicist. He spent his whole career at the University of St Andrews, and had a special interest in the history and archaeology of Cyprus and southern Turkey, making many expeditions to these areas. His academic life was interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served with the Special Air Service and Special Boat Service.