Meet the team
The success of the Greyfriars project and the subsequent identification of Richard III is based on the expertise of academic and research staff at the University of Leicester.
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Richard Buckley
Archaeology expert: Project Manager on the Greyfriars dig and director of University of Leicester Archaeological Services
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Mathew Morris
Archaeology expert: Fieldwork director on the Greyfriars dig and archaeologist at University of Leicester Archaeological Services
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Dr Jo Appleby
Osteology expert: Lecturer in Bioarchaeology in the University’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History
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Dr Turi King
Genetics expert: Lecturer in Genetics and Archaeology in the University’s Department of Genetics
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Professor Lin Foxhall
History expert: Head of the University’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History and Professor of Greek Archaeology and History
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Professor Kevin Schürer
Genealogy expert: The University of Leicester’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor with responsibility for Research and Enterprise
Acknowledgements and thanks
The University of Leicester acknowledges that this important discovery would not have happened without the drive and determination of Philippa Langley.