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Antonios Keramopoulos

1870 – 1960

Greek archaeologist

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Lived 1870 – 1960 (aged 89–90). Antonios Keramopoulos was a Greek writer, anthropologist, archaeologist, university teacher and curator.

Antonios Keramopoulos (; 1870 – 13 May 1960) was a Greek archaeologist born in Vlasti, then in the Ottoman Empire. He conducted numerous excavations studying Mycenean and classical Greek antiquities during the early 20th century, including excavations at the Agora of Athens, the palace of Mycenae and at Thebes. He also wrote studies about later Greek history. Among other things, he became known as a proponent of the theory of an autochthonous Greek origin of the Vlachs in Greece.

In 1911, Keramopoulos excavated part of a large peristyle complex in the Agora of Athens, which may have been the city's Prytaneion. In 1926, he excavated a medieval cemetery in Thebes, making in the process the earliest known study of post-Roman pottery in Greece. 1952, he was appointed by John Papadimitriou to a committee overseeing the excavation of Grave Circle B at Mycenae, which had been discovered the previous year. He died in Athens on 13 May 1960.

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Important facts

Born
1870, Vlasti
Birth century
Nationality
Education
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Positions held
President of the Academy of Athens, Member of the Athens Academy
Employers
Athens School of Fine Arts, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Also known as
Antōnios Dēmētriou Keramopoullos, Antōnios D. Keramopoullos

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonios Keramopoulos?

Greek archaeologist (1870–1960)

When was Antonios Keramopoulos born?

Antonios Keramopoulos was born in 1870 in Vlasti.

When did Antonios Keramopoulos die?

Antonios Keramopoulos died on 13 May 1960 in Athens.

What was Antonios Keramopoulos's occupation?

Antonios Keramopoulos was a writer, anthropologist, archaeologist, university teacher and curator.

What nationality was Antonios Keramopoulos?

Antonios Keramopoulos was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonios Keramopoulos

· Wikidata: Q3560652

· DBpedia: Antonios Keramopoulos

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