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André Leroi-Gourhan
French archeologist (1911-1986)
André Leroi-Gourhan | |
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Leroi-Gourhan in 1966 | |
| Born | (1911-08-25)25 August 1911 Paris, France |
| Died | 19 February 1986(1986-02-19) (aged 74) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Archeologist |
| Known for | Technical tendencies |
| Spouse | Arlette Leroi-Gourhan |
André Leroi-Gourhan (; French:[ləʁwaguʁɑ̃]; 25 August 1911 – 19 February 1986) was a French archaeologist, paleontologist, paleoanthropologist, and anthropologist with an interest in technology and aesthetics and a penchant for philosophical reflection.
Andre leroi gourhan biography of rory
Biography
Leroi-Gourhan completed his doctorate on the archaeology of the North Pacific under the supervision of Marcel Mauss.[1] Beginning in 1933 he held various positions at museums around the world, including the British Museum and the Musée de l'Homme, as well as in Japan.
Between 1940 and 1944 he worked at the Musée Guimet. In 1944 he was sent to