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John Caskey

1908 – 1981

American archaeologist and classical scholar

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Lived 1908 – 1981 (aged 72). John Caskey was an American classical archaeologist, prehistorian and archaeologist.

John Langdon Caskey (1908–1981) was an American archaeologist and classical scholar. He directed the American School of Classical Studies in Athens from 1949 to 1959, and was head of the Classics department at the University of Cincinnati from 1959 to 1979. His career focused on excavations at the ancient settlements of Troy, Lerna, and Keos. Until their marriage ended, he worked with his spouse Elizabeth Caskey who went to excavate on her own after they parted.

Caskey was an elected member of the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was awarded the Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement by the Archaeological Institute of America in 1980.

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Classical archaeologist, prehistorian, archaeologist
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University of Cincinnati, American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Also known as
John Langdon Caskey, John L. Caskey, Jack Caskey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Caskey?

American archaeologist and classical scholar (1908-1981)

When was John Caskey born?

John Caskey was born on 7 December 1908 in Boston.

When did John Caskey die?

John Caskey died on 4 December 1981.

What was John Caskey's occupation?

John Caskey was a classical archaeologist, prehistorian and archaeologist.

What nationality was John Caskey?

John Caskey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Caskey

· Wikidata: Q23833922

· DBpedia: John Caskey

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