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Richard A. Lobban
Richard A. Lobban Jr. in 2008
Born
Richard Andrew Lobban Jr.

(1943-11-03) November 3, 1943 (age 81)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1968)
Children2
Academic background
EducationBucknell University (BS)
Temple University (MA)
Northwestern University (PhD)
ThesisSocial Networks in the Urban Sudan (1973)
Academic work
Discipline
Sub-disciplineAfrican studies
Institutions

Richard Andrew Lobban Jr. (/ˈlbən/; born November 3, 1943) is an American anthropologist, archaeologist, Egyptologist, Sudanist, human rights activist, beekeeper, and former war journalist. He is professor emeritus[1] of anthropology and African studies at Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, since 1972; and also a lecturer at the Archaeological Institute of America and the Naval War College.[2][3] He is an expert on Ancient Sudan and Ancient Egypt,[4] with a particular focus on Nubia.[5][6] He is a co-founder of the Sudan Studies Association.[7][8]

He is a three-time unsuccessful Democratic party candidate for the New Hampshire General Court. He received the third-most votes in the New Hampshire House of Representatives primary election for the Grafton 9 district in 2020,[9] he was unsuccessful when he ran for New Hampshire's 7th State Senate district against Daniel Innis in 2022, and in 2024 he lost in the general election for the Grafton 10 district against John Sellers.[10]

Early life and education

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Richard Andrew Lobban Jr. was born to Dorothy and Richard Andrew Lobban. His paternal grandparents were Sarah and James Lobban. James Lobban was a teacher of Greek and Latin. His parents were supporters of internationalism and African studies.[11] Lobban graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He received a Master of Arts degree and Doctor of Philosophy degree in anthropology from Temple University and Northwestern University, respectively.[12]

Career

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Lobban has taught at Dartmouth College, Carnegie-Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, Tufts University, the University of Khartoum, American University in Cairo, Rhode Island College, and the Naval War College. While in Sudan, Lobban discovered a previously unrecorded ancient Meroitic temple believed to have once belonged to a prince. Among items that were discovered was inscriptions of deities such as Hapi and a lintel virtually identical to solar temples dedicated to the god Amun.[13] The temple is believed to have been destroyed during a fourth-century Axumite invasion.[14]

Lobban established the Richard Lobban Family Endowed Lecture in 1999. It is intended to support public presentations on archaeological subjects based upon research on the African continent.[11]

Books and publications

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Lobban has also authored numerous books and publications such as the Historical Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Nubia, Historical Dictionary of Sudan (2002), and Social Networks in Urban Sudan (1973).[15] He has also authored/co-authored books such as Historical dictionary of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (1997), Cape Verde: Crioulo colony to independent nation (1995), Historical dictionary of Cape Verde (2007), and Middle Eastern women and the invisible economy (1998).

Books

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Year Title Series Publisher ISBN
2021 Historical Dictionary of Ancient Nubia Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras Rowman & Littlefield 978-1-5381-3338-5
2020 Historical Dictionary of Medieval Christian Nubia Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras Rowman & Littlefield 978-1-5381-3340-8
2017 African Insurgencies: From the Colonial Era to the 21st Century Praeger Security International ABC-CLIO, LLC 978-1-4408-3994-8
2014 Libya: History and Revolution Praeger Security International ABC-CLIO, LLC 978-1-4408-2884-3

Publications

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Electoral history

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New Hampshire House of Representatives primary election for the Grafton 9 district, 2020      Source:[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Catherine Mulholland 645 47
Democratic Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban 435 31.7
Democratic Richard Lobban 278 20.3
Democratic Other 13 1
Total votes 1,371 100
New Hampshire Senate general election, 7th District, 2022[16]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Daniel Innis 13,413 54.6
Democratic Richard Lobban 11,146 45.4
Total votes 24,559 100
New Hampshire House of Representatives general election for the Grafton 10 district, 2024      Source:[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Sellers 1,490 53.7
Democratic Richard Lobban 1,284 46.3
Total votes 2,774 100

References

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  1. ^ "Richard Lobban - Rhode Island College". Rhode Island College. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "Episode #24 - October 1st, 2020 - The Importance of Global Understanding During a Pandemic and Beyond". World Affairs Council of New Hampshire.
  3. ^ "AIA Lecturer/Host: Richard Lobban, Jr". archaeological.org. Archaeological Institute of America. 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  4. ^ "Blogging from Egypt: Richard Lobban, Jr". archaeological.org. Archaeological Institute of America. January 18, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  5. ^ Kushkush, Isma'il (March 31, 2013). "Ancient Kingdoms in Land of War". The New York Times. Khartoum, Sudan. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  6. ^ "RIC Archaeologist Lobban and Team Discover Lost Temple". Sudan Tourist Magazine. Khartoum, Sudan. April 21, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Fluehr-Lobban, Carolyn (2002). Historical Dictionary of the Sudan. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 0810825473.
  8. ^ "Program of African Studies - Fall 2018" (PDF). Northwestern University.
  9. ^ a b "Richard Andrew Lobban Jr". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  10. ^ "New Hampshire Election Results". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Richard Lobban Family Endowed Lecture". Archaeological Institute of America. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  12. ^ "Meet the Candidates 2024". Plymouth Area Democrats.
  13. ^ "RIC Prof. Lobban and Team of Archaeologists Discover Lost Temple in Sudan". Rhode Island College.
  14. ^ "Salve Regina University Circle of Scholars - Online Seminar Catalog" (PDF). Salve Regina University. p. 4.
  15. ^ "Richard Lobban". Archaeological Institute of America. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
  16. ^ "2022 New Hampshire State Senate - District 7 Election Results". St. Cloud Times.
  17. ^ "Full New Hampshire State House election results for Nov. 5, 2024". WMUR-TV. November 5, 2024.
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