Julius Oppert

Julius Oppert (1825–1905) was a French assyriologist, university teacher and near eastern archaeologist.

Also recorded as Julius N. Oppert; Jules Oppert.

Overview

Born at Hamburg in 1825, died at Paris in 1905.

In detail

Julius Oppert studied at Heidelberg University, Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums and University of Bonn. the recorded working language is German, Akkadian and Old Persian.

The field of work recorded is Assyriology, oriental studies and philology.

Employment is recorded with Collège de France. Positions recorded include teacher. Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony and Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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