James C. Wright

Classical archaeologist

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Born: September 6, 1946
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1.Stated in Library of Congress Name Authority FileRetrieved 2021-08-11
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Occupation: archaeologist
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, classical archaeologist
Positions held: director(2012–2017)
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1.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/News/newsDetails/ascsa-appointment-of-james-wright/%c2%a0%20%c2%a0Retrieved 2021-08-11
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Education: Haverford College(until 1968)
, Bryn Mawr College(until 1972)
, Bryn Mawr College(until 1978)
Employer: Bryn Mawr College(since 1978)

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James C. Wright is an American classical archaeologist and academic who specialises in the Aegean civilizations and Ancient Greece. Since 1998, he has been a professor in the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology of Bryn Mawr College. From July 2012 to July 2017, he additionally served as Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2024-06-11
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Given name: James
Family name: Wright

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