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John Gardner Wilkinson
British egyptologist (1797–1875) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir John Gardner Wilkinson (5 October 1797 – 29 October 1875) was an English traveller, writer and pioneer egyptologist of the 19th century. He is often referred to as "the Father of British egyptology".
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Gardner Wilkinson | |
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![]() Portrait of Gardner Wilkinson, pioneer egyptologist, c. 1863 | |
Born | (1797-10-05)5 October 1797 Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England |
Died | 29 October 1875(1875-10-29) (aged 78) Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Egyptology |
Spouse | Caroline Lucas |
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