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How many years was Gellner the William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Cambridge?
Eight years
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Gellner was the William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Cambridge for eight years, from 1972 to 1980. During his time at Cambridge, Gellner was a prolific writer and lecturer, and he made significant contributions to the fields of sociology and anthropology.
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