Birthdate: May 24, 1891
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Coquimbo, Chile
Died: September 19, 1971
William Foxwell Albright was a prominent American archaeologist, biblical scholar, philologist, and ceramics expert. He was considered one of the most influential American biblical scholars of the twentieth century, known for his role in authenticating the Dead Sea Scrolls. Albright was a key figure in biblical archaeology and founded the biblical archaeology movement. He held prestigious academic positions, such as the W. W. Spence Professor of Semitic Languages at Johns Hopkins University and Director of the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem. His contributions to Near Eastern studies, biblical archaeology, and ceramic typology have significantly impacted the understanding of ancient Near Eastern history and the historicity of the Bible.
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