Jacques Joseph Champollion-Figeac Scientist

Jacques Joseph Champollion-Figeac (5 October 1778 – 9 May 1867) was a French archaeologist, elder brother of Jean-François Champollion (decipherer of the Rosetta Stone).

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Jacques Joseph Champollion-Figeac
Birth dateOctober 05, 1778
Birth place
Figeac
Nationality
France
Date of deathMay 09, 1867
Place of death
Fontainebleau
Known for
Jean-François Champollion

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Scientist

Field of study
Archaeology
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