About George J. Armelagos
Lived 1936 – 2014 (aged 77). George J. Armelagos was an American anthropologist.
Early life and education Armelagos was the son of Greek immigrants and he was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
Upon graduating from the University of Colorado, Armelagos taught at the University of Utah (1965–1968) and was then hired at the University of Massachusetts, where he aided in the creation of the Ph.D. program in Anthropology.
Awards and recognition Chancellor's Lecture, University of Massachusetts, 1980 Frans Boas Award for Exemplary Service, 2008 Charles Darwin Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2009 Journal of Anthropological Research Distinguished Lecture, 2009
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Who was George J. Armelagos?
American anthropologist
When was George J. Armelagos born?
George J. Armelagos was born on 22 May 1936 in Detroit.
When did George J. Armelagos die?
George J. Armelagos died on 15 May 2014 in Atlanta.
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George J. Armelagos was an anthropologist.
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George J. Armelagos was American.
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