Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac

Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac
Born5 October 1778
Died9 May 1867 (aged 88 years)
NationalityFrench
Known forBrother of Jean-François Champollion
Scientific career
Fieldsarchaeology
InstitutionsChâteau de Fontainebleau

Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac (French: [ʃɑ̃pɔljɔ̃ fiʒak]), also known as Champollion l'aîné ('the Elder'; 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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