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John Gilbert Hurst

1927 – 2003

British archaeologist

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Lived 1927 – 2003 (aged 75). John Gilbert Hurst was a British archaeologist, anthropologist and prehistorian.

John Gilbert Hurst (15 August 1927 – 29 April 2003) was a British archaeologist and pioneer of the study of medieval archaeology.

Biography John Hurst was born on 15 August 1927 at Cambridge. He was educated at Harrow and then, following National Service in the Intelligence Corps in Palestine, went up to Trinity College, Cambridge to read archaeology. Although his studies at Cambridge were exclusively concerned with prehistory, his interests already lay in the medieval period, and while still an undergraduate he co-directed the excavation of Northolt Manor.

Hurst was also a leading authority on medieval pottery. from which sprang the Society for Medieval Archaeology founded in 1957, in which he filled almost every office, including President; he then led the formation of the Post-Medieval Ceramic Research Group which turned itself into the Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology, of which he also became president. They had two daughters Francesca and Tamara. Gillian died in 1971.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Harrow School, Trinity College
Employers
Ministry of Works, English Heritage
Awards
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries; Fellow of the British Academy
Also known as
John G. Hurst, J. G. Hurst, John Hurst, JG Hurst

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Gilbert Hurst?

British archaeologist (1927-2003)

When was John Gilbert Hurst born?

John Gilbert Hurst was born on 15 August 1927 in Cambridge.

When did John Gilbert Hurst die?

John Gilbert Hurst died on 29 April 2003 in Peterborough.

What was John Gilbert Hurst's occupation?

John Gilbert Hurst was an archaeologist, anthropologist and prehistorian.

What nationality was John Gilbert Hurst?

John Gilbert Hurst was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Gilbert Hurst

· Wikidata: Q15411502

· DBpedia: John Hurst (archaeologist)

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