Alfred L. Kroeber

Anthropologist and ethnologist

Alfred L. Kroeber - Anthropologist and ethnologist
Born

June 11th, 1876
149 years ago

Died

1960
65 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A pioneering figure in anthropology, this individual contributed significantly to the field through extensive research and publications. Focused on Native American cultures, conducted field studies and documented the languages and traditions of various tribes. Served as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where shaped the next generation of anthropologists. Authored influential texts that became foundational in cultural anthropology and ethnography.

Published 'Anthropology' in 1923

Conducted extensive studies of California Native American tribes

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