Sir Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers

Sir Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers was a prominent British soldier and archaeologist known for his contributions to the fields of archaeology and anthropology. He was instrumental in the establishment of systematic methods for archaeological excavation and the study of material culture. Pitt-Rivers amassed an extensive collection of artifacts, some of which were controversial, including a human skull that became a decorative item. His legacy is marked by both his scholarly achievements and the ethical debates surrounding the collection and treatment of human remains.