Richard T. Antoun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Richard T. Antoun

Professor of Anthropology

Date of Birth: 31-Mar-1932

Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 04-Dec-2009

Profession: anthropologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Richard T. Antoun

  • Richard "Dick" T.
  • Antoun (March 31, 1932, in Worcester, Massachusetts – December 4, 2009, in Vestal, New York) was an American anthropologist who specialized in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies.
  • He was a Professor Emeritus at Binghamton University. His work centered on religion and the social organization of tradition in Islamic law and ethics, among other things.
  • He was stabbed to death in his office at Binghamton University in December 2009; a Saudi graduate student pleaded guilty to killing him, and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

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