Jean Baptiste Seroux d'Agincourt

French archaeologist and historian

Jean Baptiste Seroux d'Agincourt - French archaeologist and historian
Born

April 5th, 1730
294 years ago

Died

1814
211 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Born in 1730, contributed significantly to the fields of archaeology and history. Focused on the study of ancient art and the relationship between different historical periods. Published influential works that analyzed the evolution of art and architecture. Recognized for detailed illustrations and descriptions in major publications, impacting both archaeological scholarship and the study of art history.

Published 'Histoire de l'art par les monuments'

Made critical contributions to archaeology

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