Jean-Jacques Barthélemy
Archaeologist and numismatist
Born
January 20th, 1716
309 years ago
Died
April 30th, 1795
230 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to archaeology and numismatics during the 18th century. Conducted extensive research on ancient coins and inscriptions, particularly focused on Greek and Roman materials. Published works that influenced the study of ancient monetary systems. Played a key role in the development of archaeological methodology in France.
Published 'Voyage en Sicile' in 1760
Investigated the coinage of ancient Greece
Contributed to the understanding of ancient inscriptions
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