Fred Wendorf, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Fred Wendorf

American anthropologist

Date of Birth: 31-Jul-1924

Place of Birth: Terrell, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jul-2015

Profession: archaeologist, anthropologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Denver Fred Wendorf (July 31, 1924 – July 15, 2015) was an American archaeologist known primarily for his groundbreaking research in northeast Africa.
He also founded the Fort Burgwin Research Center and Department of Anthropology at Southern Methodist University, where he was Henderson-Morrison Professor of Prehistory.
He won numerous awards throughout his career and was a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences.