Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge
Egyptologist and Orientalist
Born
July 27th, 1857
167 years ago
Died
1934
91 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributions to Egyptology and philology included translating ancient Egyptian texts and collecting artifacts. Served as the curator of the British Museum's Egyptian collection. Published several significant works that advanced the understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and language.
Translated the Egyptian Book of the Dead
Served as curator at the British Museum
Published 'Egyptian Magic'
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