Background
Wilson, David Mackenzie was born on October 30, 1931. Son of Joseph Wilson.
Wilson, David Mackenzie was born on October 30, 1931. Son of Joseph Wilson.
Doctor of Letters, St. John's College, Cambridge, England, 1950. Postgraduate, Lund University, Sweden, 1954.
Research assistant Cambridge University, 1954. Assistant keeper British Museum, London, 1954-1964, director, 1977-1992. Reader archaeology Anglo Saxon period London University, 1964-1971, professor medieval archaeology, 1971-1976.
Joint head department Scandinavian studies University College London, 1973-1976. Director British Museum, 1977—1992.
Married Eva Sjogren, 1955.