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| Born | 11 September 1920 Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 17 May 2009 France |
| Alma mater | Perse School, Cambridge University of London |
| Occupation | Cultural anthropologist |
| Employer(s) | Makerere University University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| Notable work | Alur Society: A Study in Processes and Types of Domination |
| Title | President of The Uganda Society |
| Term | 1959 - 1960 |
| Predecessor | Dr. H.F Morris |
| Successor | Mr. J.C.D Lawrance |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Stogdon (1945 - 1966) Isis Ragheb (1966 - 1973) |
Aidan William Southall (11 September 1920 – 17 May 2009) was a British cultural anthropologist recognised for his fieldwork in urban settings in post-war Africa. Often identified as a pioneer in the study of African cities, Southall is said to have played a significant role in the development of urban anthropology.[1] In 2009, Aidan Southall died.[2] He was married to Betty Stogdon (1945-1966), Isis Ragheb (1966-1973) and Christine Obbo who survived him together with his children with Betty: daughter Lucinda; and son Mark and his wife Madeline with their children Christopher, Catherine and Andrew.
He also served as the 27th president of The Uganda Society between 1959 and 1960
- ^ Jeff Isminger, "Doctor Aidan Southall: Urban anthropologist who pioneered the study of African cities", The Independent, 13 August 2009.
- ^ Obbo, Christine (8 August 2009). "Aidan Southall: A Tribute and Partial Memoir". Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History. 10 (2). doi:10.1353/cch.0.0075. ISSN 1532-5768. S2CID 162121739.