Henry S. Robinson
Henry Schroder Robinson (born June 6, 1914 , † July 4, 2003 in Eastport (Maine) ) was an American classical archaeologist .
He studied at Duke University (BA 1936) and Princeton University (Ph. D. 1941). From 1938 to 1940 he was a Fellow of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens . He then taught at the University of Oklahoma in Norman . 1958/59 he was deputy director and from 1959 to 1969 director of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and head of the excavations in Corinth . He then taught as a professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland .
He was married to the classical archaeologist Rebecca C. Robinson (1924–2009) since 1953.
Publications
- Pottery of the Roman Period. Chronology (= The Athenian agora. Results of excavations conducted by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens 5). Princeton, NJ 1959 ( digitized ).
- Corinth. A brief history of the city and a guide to the excavations . Athens 1964.
Remarks
Web links
- Obituary , New York Times July 13, 2003
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Robinson, Henry S. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Robinson, Henry Schroder (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American classical archaeologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 6, 1914 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4th July 2003 |
| Place of death | Eastport, Maine |