Description: (English Geologist and Archaeologist)
Sir John Evans was an influential figure in the field of archaeology. He served as the curator of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum from 1884 to 1908, and later became a professor of prehistoric archaeology at Oxford. Evans played a significant role in founding the British Academy in 1902. His collection at the Ashmolean Museum, which includes over 12,000 objects such as British Palaeolithic stone tools, highlights his dedication to preserving and studying ancient artifacts.