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imported>Sol Pacificus
m I was confused over the "archeology" spelling. Even in American English, I never encounter it. Apparently some online sources say that it's a misspelling even in American English. Idk, it looks so wrong to me >.<
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[[File:DTAE Gaston Maspero.png|thumb|250px|Gaston Maspero]]
{{Character Infobox
|image=DTAE Gaston Maspero.png
|birth=23 June 1846<br>[[Paris]], [[Kingdom of France]]
|death=30 June 1916<br>Paris, Republic of France
|species=[[Human]]
|affiliates={{Wiki|Supreme Council of Antiquities}}
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'''Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero''' (1846 – 1916) was a [[France|French]] archaeologist and [[Egypt|Egyptologist]].  
'''Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero''' (1846 – 1916) was a [[France|French]] archaeologist and [[Egypt|Egyptologist]].  


Maspero was [[Auguste Mariette]]'s successor in the {{Wiki|Supreme Council of Antiquities|Antiquities Service}}. He expanded and reorganized it and instigated laws regulating the export of artifacts.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' – Rediscovering Egypt: The Dawn of Scientific Archeology</ref>
==Biography==
In 1867, Maspero met [[Auguste Mariette]] and studied under him.<ref>{{WP|Gaston Maspero}}</ref> After the latter's death in 1881, Maspero succeeded him as director-general of the {{Wiki|Supreme Council of Antiquities|Antiquities Service}}. He expanded and reorganized it and instigated laws regulating the export of artifacts.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' – Rediscovering Egypt: "The Dawn of Scientific Archeology"</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==

Revision as of 11:38, 17 April 2021


Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero (1846 – 1916) was a French archaeologist and Egyptologist.

Biography

In 1867, Maspero met Auguste Mariette and studied under him.[1] After the latter's death in 1881, Maspero succeeded him as director-general of the Antiquities Service. He expanded and reorganized it and instigated laws regulating the export of artifacts.[2]

Appearances

References

  1. Gaston Maspero on Wikipedia
  2. Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Rediscovering Egypt: "The Dawn of Scientific Archeology"