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George Smith (Assyriologist)
British Assyriologist (1840ā1876) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Smith (26 March 1840 ā 19 August 1876) was a pioneering English Assyriologist who first discovered and translated the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest-known written works of literature.[1]
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Born | (1840-03-26)26 March 1840 |
Died | 19 August 1876(1876-08-19) (aged 36) |
Nationality | British |
Known for | Discovered and translated the Epic of Gilgamesh |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Assyriology |
Institutions | British Museum |
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