John Mulvaney
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John Mulvaney AO CMG (born 26 October 1925) is an Australian archaeologist
and known as the "father of Australian Archaeology".
Derek John Mulvaney was born in Yarram
, Victoria. He began his academic career in Roman history, writing an MA thesis on 'State and Society in Britain at the time of Roman conquest.’ In consciously preparing himself to begin the field of Australian archaeology, he entered Cambridge University as an undergraduate, studying British, Irish, German and Danish prehistoric archaeology. His first excavation in Australia was at Fromm's landing. He obtained his PhD from Cambridge in 1970.
He was for many years a Commissioner of the Australian Heritage Commission.
Australian archaeology
Australian Archaeology is a large sub-field in the discipline of Archaeology. Archaeology in Australia takes three main forms, Aboriginal Archaeology , Historical Archaeology and Maritime Archaeology...
and known as the "father of Australian Archaeology".
Derek John Mulvaney was born in Yarram
Yarram, Victoria
Yarram , is an isolated town in Victoria, Australia, in the Shire of Wellington, located in the southeast of Gippsland. The term 'Yarraam Yarraam' is thought to be an aboriginal phrase meaning 'plenty of water,' however it is not known which language group the name is taken from...
, Victoria. He began his academic career in Roman history, writing an MA thesis on 'State and Society in Britain at the time of Roman conquest.’ In consciously preparing himself to begin the field of Australian archaeology, he entered Cambridge University as an undergraduate, studying British, Irish, German and Danish prehistoric archaeology. His first excavation in Australia was at Fromm's landing. He obtained his PhD from Cambridge in 1970.
He was for many years a Commissioner of the Australian Heritage Commission.
Awards
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeOrder of St Michael and St GeorgeThe Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....
(CMG), 1982 - Officer of the Order of AustraliaOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(AO), 1991 - Graham Clark Medal of the British Academy, 1999
- Centenary MedalCentenary MedalThe Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...
, 2001 - Rhys Jones Medal, 2004