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Eric Delson

American archaeologist, prehistorian and paleoanthropologist
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Summary

Eric Delson was born on January 1, 1945[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as an archaeologist[3], prehistorian[4], paleoanthropologist[5], university teacher[6], and paleontologist[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Occupation: geologist[10]
  • Doctoral advisor: Malcolm McKenna[11]
  • Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Doctoral student: Katerina Harvati[14]
  • Family name: Delson[15]
  • Given name: Eric[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]

FAQs

Where was Eric Delson born?

Eric Delson was born in New York City[2].

What did Eric Delson do for work?

Eric Delson worked as an archaeologist[3], prehistorian[4], paleoanthropologist[5], university teacher[6], and paleontologist[7].

What awards did Eric Delson receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

Related Entities

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Zestmorse · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → archaeologist, prehistorian, paleoanthropologist +3
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  2. 24w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1945-01-01T00:00:00Z
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  3. 24w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cinii research id → 1140563741552713472
    Place of birth → New York City
    Nukat id → n2013135725
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