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John Gardner Wilkinson

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English egyptologist (1797-1875)

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Sir John Gardner Wilkinson 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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Academics
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Academic
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deceased
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Lived 1797 to 1875 · aged 78
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