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Bruce Trigger Silver

Canadian archaeologist (1937–2006)

18 Jun 1937 to 1 Dec 2006CanadaMcGill UniversityMcGill University

Bruce Trigger is a Canadian archaeologist (1937–2006). Born 1937 in Preston. Associated with McGill University.

Public record

At a glance

Gold
Born
1937-06-18, Preston
Died
2006-12-01, Montreal
Citizenship
Canada
Occupations
anthropologist, archaeologist, prehistorian, historian, university teacher
Fields
archaeology
Member of
Royal Society of Canada
Also known as
Bruce Graham Trigger, Bruce G. Trigger, B. G. Trigger
Timeline

Education and professional journey

Silver

Work

  • McGill University

Education

  • McGill University

Awards and recognition

Silver
  • Officer of the Order of Canada
  • Officer of the National Order of Quebec 2001
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
  • Innis-Gérin Medal 1985
  • Cornplanter Medal 1979
  • Prix Léon-Gérin 1991
  • Prix Victor-Barbeau 1991
Places and interests

Personal journey

Languages
English
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