Karl Richard Lepsius
German Egyptologist and linguist (1810–1884) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karl Richard Lepsius (Latin: Carolus Richardius Lepsius) (23 December 1810 – 10 July 1884) was a pioneering Prussian Egyptologist, linguist and modern archaeologist.[1]
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Karl Richard Lepsius | |
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Born | 23 December 1810 |
Died | 10 July 1884(1884-07-10) (aged 73) Berlin, Province of Brandenburg |
Nationality | Prussian, German |
Alma mater | Leipzig University, University of Göttingen, University of Berlin |
Known for | Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien |
Spouse |
Elisabeth Klein (m. 1846) |
Children | 6 |
Relatives | Bernhard Klein (father-in-law) |
Awards | Royal Gold Medal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Egyptology |
Institutions | University of Berlin |
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He is widely known for his opus magnum Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien.