John Pendlebury
John Pendlebury | |
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Pendlebury in 1928 at age 24 | |
| Born | John Devitt Stringfellow Pendlebury 12 October 1904 |
| Died | 22 May 1941 (aged 36) |
| Cause of death | Killed in action (execution by gunshot) |
| Resting place | Souda Bay |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | Winchester College, Pembroke College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Environmental studies at Knossos while Curator there |
| Spouse | Hilda Winifred (White) Pendlebury |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archaeology |
| Institutions | British School of Archaeology at Athens, Knossos Egypt Exploration Society |
John Devitt Stringfellow Pendlebury (12 October 1904 – 22 May 1941) was a British archaeologist who worked for British intelligence during World War II. He was captured and summarily executed by German troops during the Battle of Crete.