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Michael Rockefeller

Michael Rockefeller was an American anthropologist, photographer, explorer and ethnologist (1938–1961). He was born in Manhattan and died in Asmat.

Also recorded as Michael C. Rockefeller · Michael Clark Rockefeller

Michael Rockefeller

Born
1938
Died
1961
Nationality
United States
Occupation
anthropologist · photographer · explorer · ethnologist

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Michael Rockefeller was an American anthropologist, photographer, explorer and ethnologist (1938–1961). He was born in Manhattan and died in Asmat.

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