George E. Stuart
George E. Stuart | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Edwin Stuart III April 2, 1935 |
| Died | June 11, 2014 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Mesoamerican archaeology, Maya studies, Archaeological mapping |
| Spouse(s) | Gene S. Stuart (d. 1993) Melinda Young Frye |
| Children | Rev. George E. Stuart IV Roberto Stuart Ann Stuart David Stuart Jason Frye (stepson) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of South Carolina (B.S.) George Washington University (M.A.) |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Ph.D.) |
| Doctoral advisor | Joffre Lanning Coe |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Archaeologist Cartographer |
| Institutions | National Geographic Society |
George Edwin Stuart III (April 2, 1935 – June 11, 2014) was an American archaeologist, cartographer, and scholar best known for his contributions to Mesoamerican and Maya archaeology. He was a long-time staff archaeologist and chair of the National Geographic Society's Committee for Research and Exploration, where he played a significant role in funding and advancing archaeological research. Stuart's work as a scholar, editor, and writer significantly shaped public understanding of Maya culture and New World archaeology.