Franz Boas

1858–1942 (age 84)

anthropologist

Biography

Franz Boas, the father of American anthropology, transformed the study of human cultures through meticulous scholarship and a commitment to cultural relativism that elevated countless voices.

He spent his final years deepening public understanding of diversity, and the marker at Dale Cemetery honors a scholar whose lessons continue to shape thoughtful inquiry and respect for humanity.

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