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The Laurence Professorship of Classical Archaeology at the
University of Cambridge , mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts. Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge. , established = , other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...
was established in 1930 as one of the offices endowed by the bequest of Sir
Perceval Maitland Laurence Sir Perceval Maitland Laurence (20 April 185428 February 1930) was an English classical scholar, judge in South Africa and a benefactor of the University of Cambridge and the University of Cape Town. Early life and education Perceval Maitland ...
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Laurence Professors of Classical Archaeology

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Arthur Bernard Cook Arthur Bernard Cook (22 October 1868 in Hampstead – 26 April 1952 in Cambridge) was a British archeologist and classical scholar, best known for his three-part work, ''Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion''. Early life and education Arthur Bern ...
(1931–1934) *
Alan John Bayard Wace Alan John Bayard Wace (13 July 1879 – 9 November 1957) was an English archaeologist. Biography Wace was educated at Shrewsbury School and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He was director of the British School at Athens (1914–1923), Deputy Keepe ...
(1934–1944) * Arnold Walter Lawrence (1944–1951) * Jocelyn Mary Catherine Toynbee (1951–1962) *
Robert Manuel Cook Robert Manuel Cook, (4 July 1909 – 10 August 2000) was a classical scholar and classical archaeologist from England with expertise in Greek painted vases. He was Laurence Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Cambridge, th ...
(1962–1976) * Anthony McElrea Snodgrass (1976–2001) *
Martin Millett Martin John Millett, (born 30 September 1955) is a British archaeologist and academic. From 2001 to 2022, he was the Laurence Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Cambridge and a professorial fellow of Fitzwilliam College, Cam ...
(2001–2022) * Michael Squire (2022–)


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