Award
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1508852 · wikidata
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Georges Contenau
1877-04-09 – 1964-03-22
Life & Legacy
Georges Contenau (April 9, 1877 – March 22, 1964) was a French archeologist, curator, orientalist and religious historian who was an expert in the field of culture and religion of the ancient civilizations of the Near and Middle East.
Occupation & Career
archaeologist, assyriologist, physician, curator, university teacher, orientalist, historian
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour · Officer of the Legion of Honour
Employer
École du Louvre · Free University of Brussels · Louvre Museum
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1508852 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1508852 — wikidata View source
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