Colin Renfrew
Andrew Colin Renfrew, Baron Renfrew of Kaimsthorn, FBA, FSA, Hon FSA Scot (born 25 July 1937) is a British archaeologist, paleolinguist and Conservative peer noted for his work on radiocarbon dating, the prehistory of languages, archaeogenetics, neuroarchaeology, and the prevention of looting at archaeological sites.
The Right Honourable The Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn FBA FSA HonFSAScot | |
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Professor Renfrew in 2018 | |
| Master of Jesus College, Cambridge | |
| In office 1986–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Alan Cottrell |
| Succeeded by | David Crighton |
| Disney Professor of Archaeology University of Cambridge | |
| In office 1981–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Glyn Daniel |
| Succeeded by | Graeme Barker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Colin Renfrew 25 July 1937 Stockton-on-Tees, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Education | St Albans School, Hertfordshire |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1956–1958 |
Renfrew was formerly the Disney Professor of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research and is now a Senior Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research.
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