Émile Prisse d'Avennes

Émile Prisse d'Avennes (1807–1879) was a French egyptologist, archaeologist and journalist.

Also recorded as Achille Emile Theodore Prisse d'Avennes; Emile Prisse Davenne; Prisse d'Avennes.

Émile Prisse d'Avennes in brief

Born
1807
Died
1879
Known for
egyptologist, archaeologist, journalist and architect
Place of birth
Avesnes-sur-Helpe
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Achilles Constant Theodose Emile Prisse.

Born at Avesnes-sur-Helpe in 1807, died at rue Dutot in 1879.

In detail

Émile Prisse d'Avennes studied at Arts et Métiers ParisTech. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is archaeology, Egyptology and journalism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Egypt.

Work by Émile Prisse d'Avennes is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Sources

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    “Émile Prisse d'Avennes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2317861: Émile Prisse d'Avennes

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