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James Patrick Mallory

b. 1945

American archaeologist (born 1945)

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About James Patrick Mallory

Born 1945. James Patrick Mallory is an American anthropologist, archaeologist, prehistorian and indo-Europeanist.

James Patrick Mallory (born October 25, 1945) is an American archaeologist and Indo-Europeanist. Mallory is an emeritus professor at Queen's University, Belfast; a member of the Royal Irish Academy, and the former editor of the Journal of Indo-European Studies and Emania: Bulletin of the Navan Research Group (Belfast).

Selected publications

Books

Mallory, J. P. (2025). The Indo-Europeans Rediscovered: How a Scientific Revolution is Rewriting Their Story. Thames & Hudson. .

Edited volumes J. P. Mallory & Brian M. Fagan, eds. The Oxford Companion to Archaeology. New York & Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996.

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Important facts

Born
25 October 1945, San Bernardino
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Anthropologist, archaeologist, prehistorian, Indo-Europeanist
Nationality
United States
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Occidental College
Positions held
Professor
Employers
Queen's University Belfast
Also known as
J. P. Mallory, James P. Mallory

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Patrick Mallory?

American archaeologist (born 1945)

When was James Patrick Mallory born?

James Patrick Mallory was born on 25 October 1945 in San Bernardino.

What is James Patrick Mallory's occupation?

James Patrick Mallory is an anthropologist, archaeologist, prehistorian and indo-Europeanist.

What nationality is James Patrick Mallory?

James Patrick Mallory is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Patrick Mallory

· Wikidata: Q1387544

· DBpedia: J. P. Mallory

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