Tullia Linders
Tullia Linders (1925–2008) was a Swedish archaeologist. Life. Tullia Linders studied Latin and Ancient Greek already at the equivalent of high school and later at university continued her studies in the classical languages and classical studies. She got a licentiate degree in 1954 and thereafter spent several years as a school teacher in Latin and Ancient Greek. At the same time she kept ties to the university, conducted research and spent time travelling and studying in the Mediterranean area. During this time she also published articles on archaeological and art historical issues, notably on ceramics and tombstones. In  1972 she got a doctoral degree and established herself firmly in the academic world in Sweden. Subsequently, she published a number of works on Greek temple treasures, as well as works about the Classical world directed towards a broader audience. In 1979 she was made professor of classical studies at Uppsala University. In 1989 she became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.