Description: (Archaeologist)
J. G. D. Clark, a prominent British archaeologist specializing in Mesolithic Europe and palaeoeconomics, held significant positions at the University of Cambridge, including Disney Professor of Archaeology and Master of Peterhouse. He co-founded the Fenland Research Committee and played a key role in developing The Prehistoric Society. His research and excavations, particularly at Star Carr in North Yorkshire, significantly advanced the understanding of prehistoric settlements. Clark's focus on exploring prehistoric economies and environments distinguished him as a leading prehistorian.