Albert Spaulding, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Albert Spaulding

American anthropologist

Date of Birth: 14-Aug-1914

Place of Birth: Chouteau County, Montana, United States

Date of Death: 29-May-1990

Profession: archaeologist, anthropologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Albert Clanton Spaulding (August 13, 1914 – May 29, 1990) was an American anthropologist and processual archaeologist who encouraged the application of quantitative statistics in archaeological research and the legitimacy of anthropology as a science.
His push for thorough statistical analysis in the field triggered a series of academic debates with archaeologist James Ford in which the nature of archaeological typologies was meticulously investigated—a dynamic discourse now known as the Ford-Spaulding Debate.
He was also instrumental in increasing funding for archaeology through the National Science Foundation.