Henry Otley Beyer (July 13, 1883 – December 31, 1966) was an American anthropologist who spent the majority of his adult life in the Philippines. He dedicated his career to teaching and researching Philippine indigenous culture, becoming a foundational figure in the academic study of the region's diverse cultural heritage.
Beyer's extensive work in documenting the traditions, history, and material culture of the Filipino people earned him significant professional acclaim. His contributions to the preservation of indigenous knowledge were highly regarded by his contemporaries, leading writer A.V.H. Hartendorp to describe him as the 'Dean of Philippine ethnology, archaeology, and prehistory.' Through his long-term residence and academic focus in the Philippines, Beyer bridged American and Philippine anthropological traditions during the twentieth century.
