Colin Renfrew (née Andrew Colin Renfrew)

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Jul 25, 1937 – Nov 24, 2024(87 years)Died in:Cambridge, England

British archaeologist

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Biography

Birthplace

Stockton-on-Tees, England

Place of Death

Cambridge, England

Nationality

United Kingdom

Occupation(5)

archaeologistanthropologistprehistorianpolitician university teacher

Awards(6)

Balzan PrizeInternational Prize by Fyssen FoundationFellow of the Society of AntiquariesFellow of the British AcademyHuxley Memorial MedalFellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

Spouse(1)

Jane Renfrew

Education(3)

St John's CollegeSt Albans SchoolBritish School at Athens

Colin Renfrew (* July 25, 1937 in Stockton-on-Tees; † November 24, 2024 in Cambridge) was a british archaeologist. He was 87 years old. He was married to Jane Renfrew. His education included St John's College, St Albans School and British School at Athens. He received 6 awards, including Balzan Prize, International Prize by Fyssen Foundation.

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Born in Stockton-on-Tees, England

1937

University of Sheffield

1965

until 1972

Married Jane Renfrew

1965

until 2024

Fellow of the British Academy

1980

Huxley Memorial Medal

1991

International Prize by Fyssen Foundation

1996

Balzan Prize

2004

Died in Cambridge, England

2024

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Colin Renfrew (née Andrew Colin Renfrew). Forever remembered.