Lionel Casson | |
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| Born | Lionel I. Cohen July 22, 1914 Brooklyn, New York City |
| Died | July 18, 2009 (aged 94) New York City |
| Occupation | classicist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York University |
Lionel Casson (July 22, 1914 – July 18, 2009) was a classicist, professor emeritus at New York University,[1] and a specialist in maritime history.[2] He earned his B.A. in 1934 at New York University, and in 1936 became an assistant professor. He later earned his Ph.D. there during 1939.[citation needed] In 2005 he was awarded the Archaeological Institute of America Gold Medal.[2][3]