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Frederiksen, Martin, 1930-1980 (Australian classicist)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1930 - 1980

Biography/Historical Note

A brilliant scholar renowned for his research in the field of classical studies, his contribution to the understanding of Campania in classical times is of unparalleled achievement. Editor of the Journal of Roman Studies between 1969 and 1970.

Nationality:

Australian.

Education:

Oxford University, 1950s.

Role within the BSR:

Rome Scholar in Classical Studies, 1954-1956. Member of the Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters, 1962-1966; 1972-1976. Member of the Library Committee, 1972-1977. Chairman of the Publications Committee, 1979-1980.

Gender

  • male

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Frederiksen, Martin William, 1961 - 1980, Academic years: 1962 - 1963; 1963 - 1964; 1964 - 1965; 1965 - 1966; 1972 - 1973; 1793 - 1974; 1974 - 1975; 1975 - 1976

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Frederiksen, Martin William, 1961 - 1980, Academic years: 1962 - 1963; 1963 - 1964; 1964 - 1965; 1965 - 1966; 1972 - 1973; 1793 - 1974; 1974 - 1975; 1975 - 1976

Reference number: AR-02.03.02/24
Scope and Contents Documents from this file include: invitation letter by Anthony James (Secretary to FAHL) to join the Faculty for a four-year spell, after the first period (1962-1966); letter of acceptance by Frederiksen; correspondence with Secretary of FAHL on Faculty's matters and Rome scholars; correspondence concerning the Library Sub-Committee; discussion on the list of possible subjects for study in Italy to be printed in the Journal of Roman Society and in the PBSR; discussion about replacing Mallet...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1961 - 1980; Academic years: 1962 - 1963; 1963 - 1964; 1964 - 1965; 1965 - 1966; 1972 - 1973; 1793 - 1974; 1974 - 1975; 1975 - 1976

Frederiksen, Martin William, 1954 - 1961, Academic years: 1954 - 1955; 1955 - 1956

 File

Frederiksen, Martin William, 1954 - 1961, Academic years: 1954 - 1955; 1955 - 1956

Reference number: AR-01.01.02/14
Scope and Contents

Documents from this file include: correspondence between Martin Frederiksen and the FAHL's Secretary; correspondence between Frederiksen and the BSR Honorary General Secretary; financial records; scheme of research: the methods of enlistment of the Roman governing class from c. 100 B.C. to about the death of Trajan; reference letters, application form; curriculum vitae.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1954 - 1961; Academic years: 1954 - 1955; 1955 - 1956

South Etruria General, 1954 - 1974

 Series

South Etruria General, 1954 - 1974

Reference number: AA-01-SEG
Abstract

The South Etruria Survey is one of the largest surveys ever carried out on Italian soil, spanning a period of over twenty years (1954-1970s). It was carried out by the BSR under the aegis of John Bryan Ward-Perkins, BSR Director from 1945 to 1974.

Dates: 1954 - 1974