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1864–1922, British anthropologist. He taught at Cambridge from 1893 until shortly before his death. Trained in medicine and psychology, he pioneered...
(älf n´s kä´s ) (KEY) , 1896–1970, Mexican archaeologist. An authority on the ancient high civilizations of Mexico, he directed explorations at...
(zhäk äNzh gäbr l´) (KEY) , 1698–1782, French architect of the classical tradition. Descendant of a long line of architects, he ranks as one of...
(mär th l plä´tä) (KEY) , city (1991 pop. 519,707), E central Argentina, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in S...
(märs ä´n ) (KEY) , 1924–69, American boxer, b. Brockton, Mass. His real name was Rocco Francis Marchegiano. Failing to become a professional bas...
1913–96, British archaeologist, b. London as Mary Douglas Nichol; wife of Louis Leakey and mother of Richard Leakey. She had little formal education...