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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:archaeologists
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Archaeological_Institute
gptkb:British_Academy gptkb:Society_of_Antiquaries_of_London |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_College_London
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:British_Museum
gptkb:Institute_of_Archaeology,_University_College_London |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:CBE
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1890-09-10
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
popularizing archaeology
television documentaries on archaeology writing on archaeology |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1976-07-22
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
his efforts in promoting public interest in archaeology
his contributions to the understanding of Roman Britain his work in the field of conservation of archaeological sites Wheeler's method of excavation his contributions to the study of ancient civilizations. his role in the development of archaeological fieldwork techniques his contributions to archaeological theory his public lectures on archaeology his work on the archaeology of India his work on the archaeology of the British Isles his writings on archaeology his advocacy for the importance of archaeology in education his role in the establishment of archaeological societies his role in the development of archaeological education his influence on the practice of archaeology in the 20th century his role in the establishment of archaeological standards his influence on future generations of archaeologists |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:archaeologists
|
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
Roman archaeology
prehistory medieval archaeology |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mortimer Wheeler
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern archaeology
archaeological methodology |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Sir_Arthur_Evans
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
excavation techniques
Wheeler-Kenyon method |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
|
| gptkbp:notable_project |
Excavation of Verulamium
Excavation of Maiden Castle Excavation of the Roman fort at Housesteads Excavation of the Roman site at St Albans |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
The Roman Frontier in Britain
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:archaeologists
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Tessa_Wheeler
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:S._R._Rao
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|