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Jacques-Joseph Champollion
French archaeologist and librarian (1778-1867)
Jacques-Joseph Champollion was born on October 5, 1778 in Figeac and died on May 9, 1867, aged 88.
Born
October 5, 1778
Jacques-Joseph Champollion died aged 88.
Died: May 9, 1867
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Figeac
- Professions
- linguist, palaeographer, anthropologist, archaeologist, university teacher, Egyptologist, historian, mayor, librarian
- Citizenship
- France
More about Jacques-Joseph Champollion
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Pseudonyms
- Champollion-Figeac
Family
- Sibling
- Jean-François Champollion
All birth date sources
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- www.accademiadellescienze.it
- SNAC
- BnF authorities
- La France savante
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Léonore database
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Jacques-Joseph Champollion when they died?
Jacques-Joseph Champollion died aged 88.
When is Jacques-Joseph Champollion’s birthday?
Jacques-Joseph Champollion’s recorded birthday is October 5.
Where was Jacques-Joseph Champollion born?
Jacques-Joseph Champollion was born in Figeac.
When did Jacques-Joseph Champollion die?
Jacques-Joseph Champollion died on May 9, 1867.