Public figure
Carl Blegen Gold
American archaeologist (1887–1971)
Carl Blegen is an American archaeologist (1887–1971). Born 1887 in Minneapolis. Associated with Yale University, University of Cincinnati.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1887-01-27, Minneapolis
- Died
- 1971-08-24, Athens
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, classical philologist, university teacher
- Fields
- archaeology, anthropology, classical philology
- Member of
- German Archaeological Institute, British Academy, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities, American Philosophical Society
- Also known as
- Carl William Blegen, Carl W. Blegen
Education and professional journey
SilverWork
Education
- Doctor of PhilosophyYale University 1920
- University of Minnesota
Awards and recognition
Silver- Kenyon Medal 1963
- Gold Medal of the Archaeological Institute of America 1965
- Fellow of the British Academy
- Wilbur Cross Medal 1967
Family
SilverOnly relatives who are public figures themselves.
- Elizabeth BlegenSpouse
- Theodore C. BlegenSibling
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
Due diligence
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What we have, and what we might have wrong
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