Jean Boisselier
French archaeologist and art historian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean Boisselier (26 August 1912 – 26 February 1996) was a French archaeologist, ethnologist, and art historian. He was a specialist on Khmers and a researcher focused on Buddhist thought and iconography.[2] As a member of the École française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO), he was responsible for the restoration of Angkor.[3]
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Born | (1912-08-26)26 August 1912 |
Died | 26 February 1996(1996-02-26) (aged 83) Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, École du Louvre |
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Awards | Prix de l'Académie française[1] |
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