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William Loftus

British archaeologist (1821-1858) · Academics · Died at 37

William Kennett Loftus was a British geologist, naturalist, explorer and archaeological excavator. He discovered the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk in 1849.

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Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1858 · aged 37