John Gardner Wilkinson

John Gardner Wilkinson (1797–1875) was an archaeologist, egyptologist and explorer.

Also recorded as John G. Wilkinnson; J. G. Wilkinson; Sir John Gardner Wilkinson; John H. Wilkinson; John Wilkinson; Sir John Wilkinson.

John Gardner Wilkinson in brief

Born
1797
Died
1875
Known for
archaeologist,egyptologist,explorer,writer
Place of birth
Little Missenden

Overview

Born at Little Missenden in 1797, died at Llandovery in 1875.

In detail

John Gardner Wilkinson studied at Exeter College and Harrow School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is Egyptology and archaeology.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Academy of Sciences of Turin.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

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    “John Gardner Wilkinson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q923032: John Gardner Wilkinson

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