Lionel Casson
Lionel Casson | |
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| Born | Lionel I. Cohen July 22, 1914 Brooklyn, New York City |
| Died | July 18, 2009 (aged 94) New York City |
| Occupation | classicist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York University |
Lionel Casson (July 22, 1914 – July 18, 2009) was a classical archaeologist, professor emeritus at New York University, and a specialist in maritime history. He earned his B.A. in 1934 at New York University, and in 1936 became an assistant professor. He later earned his Ph.D. there during 1939. In 2005 he was awarded the Archaeological Institute of America Gold Medal.