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Eric Barff Birley, MBE, FBA, FSA, FSA Scot (12 January 1906 – 20 October 1995), was a British historian and archaeologist, particularly associated with the excavation of the forts of Hadrian's Wall, notably at Vindolanda.
An archaeologist when he left for war in 1939, Eric Birley returned, fortified by his wartime experience, a brilliant analyst and interpreter of the Roman army and Roman military affairs.
Eric Barff Birley 1906–1995 HE PREFERRED TO BE KNOWN as Eric Birley. In fact he insisted that he be called Eric by everybody, including students. The family name Barff was not used by him, and the second initial was often omitted after the Second World War. He was born on 12 January 1906 at Swinton in Lancashire, the youngest of four
Primera: el padre del autor, Eric Birley, fue un célebre arqueólogo; el autor mismo, junto a sus hermanos, ha participado personalmente en múltiples excavaciones. En todo momento, demuestra un gran dominio del estudio de las fuentes en numismática y restos arqueológicos, también en prosopografía, pero más en sentido histórico que ...
7 de sept. de 2019 · The history of the excavation of the Vindolanda site goes back to his grandfather Professor Eric Birley, who founded the Department of Archaeology at Durham University.
A collection of 25 international papers dedicated to Eric Birley, on the subject of his principal interest, the Roman army. The essays focus on hierarchy and rank within the army and its...
Eric Birley (1906–1995)* Vice-President 1951–1995 - Volume 27. Skip to main content Accessibility help We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Close this message to accept cookies or find out how to manage your cookie settings.
