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Michael Ventris

Michael George Francis Ventris (/ˈvɛntrɪs/; 12 July 1922 – 6 September 1956) was an English architect, classicist and philologist who deciphered Linear B, the ancient Mycenaean Greek script. A student of languages, Ventris had pursued decipherment as a personal vocation since his adolescence. After creating a new field of study, Ventris died in a car…

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Known for
Decipherment of Linear B
Occupation
Architect
Awards
Honorary doctorate, University of Uppsala (1954) · Kenyon Medal (1959)
Education
Architectural Association School of Architecture
Born
Michael George Francis Ventris (1922-07-12)12 July 1922 Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Children
2

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Michael Ventris → Honorary doctorate, University of Uppsala (1954), Kenyon Medal (1959)
Born · 1
Michael Ventris → Michael George Francis Ventris (1922-07-12)12 July 1922 Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Children · 1
Michael Ventris → 2
Died · 1
Michael Ventris → 6 September 1956(1956-09-06) (aged 34) Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Education · 1
Michael Ventris → Architectural Association School of Architecture
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Michael Ventris → Decipherment of Linear B

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Michael VentrisSpouse(s)Lois "Betty" Ventris (née Knox-Niven, 1920–87)1.00infobox
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