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Clive Finlayson

b. 1955

Zoologist

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About Clive Finlayson

Born 1955. Clive Finlayson is a British anthropologist, paleontologist, ornithologist, zoologist, paleoanthropologist and historian.

Prof. Clive Finlayson MBE FLS (born 15 January 1955) is a Gibraltarian zoologist, paleoanthropologist and paleontologist. He is the incumbent Director of the Gibraltar National Museum. Finlayson has published various works mainly based on his research which includes ongoing excavations at Gorham's Cave in Gibraltar, the last known site of the Neanderthals. Clive Finlayson was educated at the Gibraltar Grammar School. He completed a BSc Special Honours degree in Zoology at the University of Liverpool in 1976. In 1980 he graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy (DPhil) from Oriel College, Oxford and later went on to obtain an MSc in Museum Studies from Leicester University.

Career Shortly after graduating from his degree, Finlayson became increasingly active within local natural and cultural heritage circles. He founded the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS) in 1978, an organisation which he chaired until 1992. He was also a trustee of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust from 1987 to 1989.

In 2001 Finlayson was appointed to the staff of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. He was made MBE in the 2003 New Year Honours.

Along with his many varied roles, he also acts as a consultant to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in Paris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Liverpool, Gibraltar Museum, Leicester University, Oriel College, Oxford
Positions held
Museum director
Employers
Gibraltar Museum
Awards
Fellow of the Linnean Society of London; Member of the Order of the British Empire; Academia Europaea; David Lack; Gibraltar Medallion of Honour; Linnean Society of London; Order of the British Empire; University of Gibraltar; University of Toronto

Family & relationships

Spouse
Geraldine Finlayson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Clive Finlayson's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Clive Finlayson?

zoologist

When was Clive Finlayson born?

Clive Finlayson was born on 15 January 1955 in Gibraltar.

What is Clive Finlayson's occupation?

Clive Finlayson is an anthropologist, paleontologist, ornithologist, zoologist, paleoanthropologist and historian.

What nationality is Clive Finlayson?

Clive Finlayson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clive Finlayson

· Wikidata: Q3323008

· DBpedia: Clive Finlayson

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