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George Wynn Brereton Huntingford

1901 – 1978

English linguist, anthropologist and historian

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Lived 1901 – 1978 (aged 76). George Wynn Brereton Huntingford was a linguist, anthropologist and historian.

George Wynn Brereton Huntingford (19 November 1901 – 19 February 1978) was an English linguist, anthropologist and historian. He lectured in East African languages and cultures at SOAS, University of London from 1950 until 1966. In 1966, Huntingford went to Canada to organise the Department of Anthropology at the University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, and retired to Málaga the next year, where he lived after his retirement.

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Important facts

Born

19 November 1901

Birth century

20th century

Died

19 February 1978

Occupation

Linguist, anthropologist, historian

Employers

SOAS, University of London

People in George Wynn Brereton Huntingford's life

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George Wynn

1886 – 1966

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Contemporaries

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Feodor Levinson-Lessing

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Wynn Brereton Huntingford?

English linguist, anthropologist and historian

When was George Wynn Brereton Huntingford born?

George Wynn Brereton Huntingford was born on 19 November 1901.

When did George Wynn Brereton Huntingford die?

George Wynn Brereton Huntingford died on 19 February 1978.

What was George Wynn Brereton Huntingford's occupation?

George Wynn Brereton Huntingford was a linguist, anthropologist and historian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Wynn Brereton Huntingford

· Wikidata: Q21030282

· DBpedia: George Wynn Brereton Huntingford

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