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George Henry Chase

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George Henry Chase
Born(1874-06-13)June 13, 1874
Lynn, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 2, 1952(1952-02-02) (aged 77)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Burial placeMount Auburn Cemetery
EducationHarvard University
Occupation(s)Archaeologist, educator

George Henry Chase (June 13, 1874 – February 2, 1952) was an American archaeologist and educator. From 1916 through 1945 he was the first John E. Hudson Professor of Archaeology at Harvard University.[1]

Biography

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George Henry Chase was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on June 13, 1874.[2] He graduated from Harvard University in 1896.[1][3]

Chase was the principal excavator at the Argive Heraeum. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1912 and the American Philosophical Society in 1929.[4][5]

He died in Cambridge, Massachusetts on February 2, 1952, and was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chase, George Henry". Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Harvard College Class of 1896 Secretary's Fourth Report. June 1911. p. 61. Retrieved May 4, 2023 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ a b "George Chase Dead at 77". Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. Cambridge, Massachusetts (published February 4, 1952). AP. February 3, 1952. p. 19. Retrieved May 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "George Henry Chase". American Academy of Arts & Sciences. February 9, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  5. ^ "APS Member History". search.amphilsoc.org. Retrieved July 20, 2023.

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