Christopher Chippindale

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Christopher Ralph Chippindale, FSA (born 13 October 1951) is a British archaeologist. He is a Reader in Archaeology at the University of Cambridge and works at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology where he is Senior Curator (Archaeology).[1]

Early life

Chippindale was born on 13 October 1951, to Keith and Ruth Chippindale. He was educated at Sedbergh School, a public school in Sedbergh, Cumbria. He went on to study at St John's College, University of Cambridge, graduating Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons). He then studied for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Girton College, Cambridge.[2]

Career

Chippindale was a Research Fellow in Archaeology at Girton College, Cambridge from 1985 to 1988 and Bye-Fellow from 1988 to 1991.[2] In 1987, he was appointed Assistant Curator of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.[3] He was promoted to Senior Assistant Curator in 1993.[2] In 2001, he was appointed Reader in archaeology at the University of Cambridge.[3] He concurrently holds the positions of Reader and Curator for British Archaeology at the museum.[4]

Personal life

In 1976, Chippindale married Anne Lowe. Together they had four children; two sons and two daughters. They divorced in 2008. In 2008, he entered into a civil partnership with Justice Oleka.[2]

Honours

On 10 January 1991, Chippindale was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (FSA).[5]

Works

His publications include:[3]

  • Stonehenge Complete (first published 1983)
  • Who Owns Stonehenge? (1990)
  • The Archaeology of Rock Art (1998)

References

  1. ↑ McKie, Robin (November 25, 2001). "Stone Age man's terrors still stalk modern nightmares". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 February 2011. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "CHIPPINDALE, Christopher Ralph". Who's Who 2013. A & C Black. November 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Christopher Chippindale, Esq". People of Today Online. Debrett's. Retrieved 19 July 2013. 
  4. ↑ "People". McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research. Retrieved 19 July 2013. 
  5. ↑ "C". List of Fellows. Society of Antiquaries of London. Retrieved 19 July 2013. 
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