Colin Renfrew
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Andrew Colin Renfrew, Baron Renfrew of Kaimsthorn, FBA, FSA, Hon FSA Scot (born 25 July 1937) is a British archaeologist, paleolinguist and Conservative peer noted for his work on radiocarbon dating, the prehistory of languages, archaeogenetics, neuroarchaeology, and the prevention of looting at archaeological sites.
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The Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn | |
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Master of Jesus College, Cambridge | |
In office 1986–1996 | |
Preceded by | Sir Alan Cottrell |
Succeeded by | David Crighton |
Disney Professor of Archaeology University of Cambridge | |
In office 1981–2004 | |
Preceded by | Glyn Daniel |
Succeeded by | Graeme Barker |
Personal details | |
Born | Andrew Colin Renfrew (1937-07-25) 25 July 1937 (age 87) Stockton-on-Tees, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Education | St Albans School, Hertfordshire |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1956–1958 |
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Renfrew was formerly the Disney Professor of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research and is now a Senior Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research.