Mendel L. Peterson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mendel L. Peterson

Pioneer in the field of underwater archeology

Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1918

Place of Birth: Moore, Idaho, United States

Date of Death: 30-Jul-2003

Profession: archaeologist, anthropologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Mendel L.
Peterson (March 8, 1918 – July 30, 2003) was an American pioneer in the field of underwater archeology and former curator at the Smithsonian Institution, becoming known as "the father of underwater archeology".
His specialties included underwater exploration and numismatics.
Peterson Island in Antarctica is named after him.