Brian Dobson (archaeologist)
Brian Dobson FSA (13 September 1931 – 19 July 2012) was an English archaeologist, teacher and scholar. His specialisms were Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Army. He studied under Eric Birley and is a member of the so-called 'Durham School' of archaeology. He was a Reader Emeritus of Durham University.
Brian Dobson FSA | |
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Brian Dobson in 2011 | |
| Born | 13 September 1931 Hartlepool, County Durham, England |
| Died | 19 July 2012 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | English |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | Hatfield College, University of Durham |
| Known for | Study and new interpretation of Hadrian's Wall Roman Epigraphy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | History Archaeology |
| Institutions | University of Durham |
| Doctoral advisor | Eric Birley |
| Notable students | David Breeze Valerie Maxfield Birgitta Hoffmann |
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