Background
Thompson, J. Eric S. was born on December 31, 1898 in London, England. Son of George William and Mary (Cullen) Thompson.
Thompson, J. Eric S. was born on December 31, 1898 in London, England. Son of George William and Mary (Cullen) Thompson.
Educated Winchester College, Cambridge University.
1 son. Donald Enrique. Assistant curator, Central and South American archaeology, Chicago Natural History Museum, 1926-1935. Senior archaeologist, department archaeology, Carnegie Institute Washington, 1935.
Honorary professor Museo Nacional de Mexico, 1941.
Research associate Chicago National History Museum, 1942. Numerous archaeological trips to Central America and Mexico, 1941.
Specialist in Maya hierogyphic writing.
Member Medal of Royal Anthropological Institute for field work in Maya area, 1945.
Married Florence L. Keens, 1930.