Elwin, Verrier, 1902-1964

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The Maria Gonds of Bastar
Book 1949

Summary: Harry Verrier Holman Elwin was a British-born Indian anthropologist, ethnologist and tribal activist. He is best known for his early work with the Baigas and Gonds of Orissa and Madhya Pradesh in central India. He later also worked on the tribals of several North East Indian states especially North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA). Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Male [1][2][3][4]
Born: 1902-08-29 [2]
Birth Place: Douvres (GB) [3]; Dover [4]
Died: 1964 [2]; 1964-02-22 [4]
Death Place: Delhi (Inde) [3]; Delhi [4]
Country: India [2]; Great Britain [2]
Language: English [3]
Occupation: anthropologist [4]; autobiographer [4]; ethnologist [4]
Profession: Anthropologe [2]
Educated at: Merton College [4]; Dean Close School [4]
Country of Education: United Kingdom [4]

Sources: 1. VIAF; 2. Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (Germany); 3. Bibliothèque nationale de France; 4. Wikidata

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