Eric Birley Scientist

Eric Barff Birley (12 January 1906 – 20 October 1995), was a British historian and archaeologist, particularly associated with the excavation of the forts of Hadrian's Wall, notably at Vindolanda. He was born in Eccles, Lancashire, England, on 12 January 1906. He died at Carvoran House, Greenhead, Northumberland, England, on 20 October 1995, age 89.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 12, 1906
Birth place
England , Lancashire , Eccles Greater Manchester
Nationality
English people
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Date of deathOctober 20, 1995
Place of death
England , Magnis (Carvoran) , Northumberland , Greenhead Northumberland
Residence
Magnis (Carvoran) , Vindolanda
Education
Clifton College
Brasenose College Oxford
Known for
Roman army
Hadrian's Wall

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Scientist

Field of study
Archaeology
History
influenced by
notable student
Brian Dobson (archaeologist)
David Breeze
John Wilkes (archaeologist)

Eric Birley on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.vindolanda.com