Auguste Mariette
French archaeologist and egyptologist (1821–1881)
Auguste Mariette was born on February 11, 1821 in Boulogne-sur-Mer and died on January 18, 1881 in Cairo, aged 59. Recorded occupations: Egyptologist, archaeologist, curator, writer, classical scholar and teacher. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include museum director, director and deputy curator. Fields of work: Egyptology. Honours include Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class, Commander of the Legion of Honour, commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy, Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I and grand prix de la Société de géographie. Member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, Academy of Sciences of Turin, Société nationale des Antiquaires de France and Academia Imperial de Belas Artes.
- Born
- February 11, 1821 · Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Died
- January 18, 1881 · Cairo
- Age at death
- 59
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- Egyptologist, archaeologist, curator, writer, classical scholar, teacher
- Positions held
- museum director, director, deputy curator
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class, Commander of the Legion of Honour, commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy, Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I, grand prix de la Société de géographie
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