Background
Brinkman, John Anthony was born on July 4, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Adam John and Alice (Davies) Brinkman.
Brinkman, John Anthony was born on July 4, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Adam John and Alice (Davies) Brinkman.
Bachelor of Arts, Loyola University, Chicago, 1956; Master of Arts, Loyola University, Chicago, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1962.
Research associate, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1963;
director institute, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1972-1981;
assistant professor Assyriology and ancient history, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1964-1966;
associate professor, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1966-1970;
professor, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1970-1984;
Charles H. Swift Distinguished Service professor, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, since 1984;
department chairman, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, 1969-1972. Annual professor American Schools Oriental Research, Baghdad, 1968-1969. Chairman Baghdad Schools Committee, 1970-1985, chairman of the executive committee, 1973-1975, trustee, 1975-1990.
Chairman visiting committee department Near Eastern Langs. and Civilizations, Harvard University, since 1995.
(Good condition, but has been used.)
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member American Oriental Society (president MiddleWest chapter 1971-1972), American Schools of Oriental Research, British Institute Persian Studies, British School Archaeology in Iraq, Deutsche Orient Gesellschaft, British Institute Archaeology at Ankara, American Council Learned Socs.
Married Monique E. Geschier, March 24, 1970. 1 son, Charles E.