William James Perry
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1887 – 1949
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Who was William James Perry?
William James Perry, usually known as W. J. Perry, was a leader in cultural anthropology at University College, London.
Megalith culture, according to him, was transmitted to the rest of the world from Egypt.
He was a convinced Hyperdiffusionist and collaborated with Grafton Elliot Smith. He was also interested in the history of religion. His daughter, a chemist, Margaret, married the eminent physiologist, Professor Robert Harkness.
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- Born
- 1887
- Also known as
- W. J. Perry
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- 1949
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on July 23, 2013
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