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Jan 18, 1900 Britton, Michigan, United States Died on 19 May 1993 (aged 93)
American historical geographer
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About Fred B. Kniffen
- Fred Bowerman Kniffen (January 18, 1900 – May 19, 1993) was an American geographer and distinguished professor in the Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University for over 64 years.
- Kniffen had a background in anthropology, geography, and geology when he arrived at Louisiana State University in the late 1920s.
- While there, he made great strides in the Department of Geography and Anthropology that led to the development of new research areas, additional courses, and well trained graduate students.
- Kniffen stressed the importance of learning and understanding the history of geography, along with blending physical geography and anthropology with cultural geography.
- During Kniffen's time at Louisiana State University, he was an advocate for interdisciplinary research.
- Kniffen became a distinguished professor in the department in 1966, later becoming Boyd professor in 1967.
