AKA David Leonard Clarke

Born: 3-Nov-1937
Birthplace: Bromleigh, Kent, England
Died: 27-Jun-1976
Location of death: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Cause of death: Illness [1]

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Archaeologist

Nationality: England
Executive summary: Analytical Archaeology

Though he died young, Clarke is one of the most influential archaeologists of the 20th century, and certainly the most underappreciated. He merged techniques from outside disciplines into his study, bringing new scientific rigor to the field. Among his many innovations were increased use of spatial information, computer models, and statistical analyses.

    University: BA, Cambridge University (1959)
    University: PhD, Cambridge University (1964)

Author of books:
Analytical Archaeology (1968)
Beaker Pottery of Great Britain and Ireland (1970)

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