About Joseph Mertens
Lived 1921 – 2007 (aged 86). Joseph Mertens was a Belgian anthropologist, archaeologist and university teacher.
Joseph Mertens (17 January 1921 at Tienen – 1 July 2007 at Wezembeek, Belgium) was an accomplished 20th-century Belgian archaeologist, known for his excavations of Alba Fucens and Herdonia.
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Who was Joseph Mertens?
Belgian archaeologist (1921-2007)
When was Joseph Mertens born?
Joseph Mertens was born on 17 January 1921 in Tienen.
When did Joseph Mertens die?
Joseph Mertens died on 1 July 2007 in Wezembeek-Oppem.
What was Joseph Mertens's occupation?
Joseph Mertens was an anthropologist, archaeologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Joseph Mertens?
Joseph Mertens was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Mertens. https://biography.guide/joseph-mertens/
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