Statements (45)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Archaeologist
Biblical scholar |
gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:Society_of_Biblical_Literature gptkb:American_Schools_of_Oriental_Research |
gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Gold_Medal_of_the_Archaeological_Institute_of_America
Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Pennsylvania |
gptkbp:birthDate |
1891-05-24
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gptkbp:children |
3
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gptkbp:contribution |
Excavation techniques
Field surveys Mentorship of students Publications on archaeology Cultural stratigraphy Research on ancient languages Study of ancient economies Analysis of ancient trade routes Ceramic typology Dating of archaeological finds Interpretation of ancient inscriptions Lectures on biblical archaeology |
gptkbp:deathDate |
1971-09-19
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gptkbp:field |
Archaeology
History |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
W. F. Albright
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gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:William_Foxwell_Albright
Biblical studies Textual criticism Archaeological theory Historical criticism Archaeological methods |
gptkbp:knownFor |
Contributions to biblical archaeology
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gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on modern archaeology
Promotion of interdisciplinary studies Establishment of archaeological standards Advocacy for preservation of archaeological sites Recognition of archaeology's role in understanding history |
gptkbp:nationality |
American
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gptkbp:notableWork |
The_Archaeology_of_Palestine
From_the_Stone_Age_to_Christianity |
gptkbp:researchFocus |
Ancient Near East
Cultural history Biblical texts |
gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Albright
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