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Sir Robert Eric Mortimer's Life And Achievements
Sir Robert Eric Mortimer wheeler was widely renowned for his work on archaeology in places such as Great Britain and Most importantly India as well as his advancements in scientific methods of archaeology. Mortimer was born in September 11th 1890, Scotland and died 22nd 1976, London.
Mortimer wheeler was educated at Bradford grammar school during his early youth then attended the university college London followed by forced military service during WWI.
Mortimer’s first excavation took place in Essex Searching for roman remains during 1819-1920. This excavation in search for roman remains continued and was conducted in Wales and in Hertfordshire where he proudly unearthed a lost roman settlement near St Albans. Wheeler conducted more excavations

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