Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac

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Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac
Born(1778-10-05)5 October 1778
Figeac, France
Died9 May 1867(1867-05-09) (aged 88)
Fontainebleau, France
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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