Reynold Higgins
Reynold Alleyne Higgins (born November 26, 1916 in Weybridge (Surrey), † April 18, 1993 in Dunsfold ( Surrey )) was a British classical archaeologist .
From 1947 to 1977 he worked in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum . In 1972 he was elected a member ( Fellow ) of the British Academy .
Works (selection)
Higgins has written numerous articles and articles in professional journals. Some of his books are among the standard archeology works:
- Greek terracotta figures . London, British Museum 1969, ISBN 0-7141-1215-1
- The Greek Bronze Age . London, British Museum 1970, ISBN 0-7141-1233-X
- Jewelery from classical lands . London, British Museum 1976, ISBN 0-7141-1216-X
- The Aegina treasure: an archaeological mystery . London, British Museum 1979, ISBN 0-7141-8006-8
- Minoan and Mycenaen species . New rev. ed., London, Thames & Hudson 1997, ISBN 0-500-20303-2
Web links
- Sinclair Hood: Obituary: Reynold Higgins Obituary, in The Independent , April 22, 1993 (English)
- Books and writings in the database of the University of Freiburg
Individual evidence
- ^ Deceased Fellows. British Academy, accessed June 10, 2020 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Higgins, Reynold |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Higgins, Reynold Alleyne (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British classical archaeologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 26, 1916 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Weybridge (Surrey) |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 18, 1993 |
| Place of death | Dunsfold ( Surrey ) |