OLIVER GURNEY

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 1/28/1911     Death: 1/11/2001

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Oliver Robert Gurney was an English Assyriologist from the Gurney family and a leading scholar of the Hittites.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Oliver Gurney was intellectually unique and groundbreaking for his significant contributions to the field of Assyriology, particularly his expertise in the study of the Hittites. His scholarly work helped advance our understanding of ancient civilizations and their language, providing valuable insights into the history and culture of the Hittite empire.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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