Auguste Mariette
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Summary
Auguste Mariette was born on February 11, 1821[1], in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2]. He died on January 19, 1881[3], in Cairo[4]. He worked as an egyptologist[5], archaeologist[6], curator[7], writer[8], and classical scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,342 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 17, 1881[11], January 18, 1881[12]
- Place of burial: Cairo[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Occupation: teacher[16]
- Field of work: Egyptology[17]
- Position held: museum director[18], director[19], deputy curator[20]
- Employer: Department of Egyptian Antiquities of the Louvre[21]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[23], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[24], Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[26], Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[28], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I[29], grand prix de la Société de géographie[30]
- Member of: Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[31], Academy of Sciences of Turin[32], Société nationale des Antiquaires de France[33], Academia Imperial de Belas Artes[34], Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[35], Royal Institute of British Architects[36], Royal Academy of Archaeology of Belgium[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Noble title: bey[39], pasha[40]
- Commons category: Auguste Mariette[41]
- Archives at: Bibliothèque nationale de France[42], Bibliothèque de l'Institut de France[43]
- Cause of death: diabetes[44]
- Family name: Mariette[45]
- Given name: Auguste[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Auguste Mariette[47]
- Commons gallery: Auguste Mariette[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
Why It Matters
Auguste Mariette has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He is credited with the discovery of Serapeum of Saqqara[52], a serapeum[53], in Egypt[54]; The Seated Scribe[55], an archaeological artefact[56], in Egypt[57], founded in -2600[58]; and Stela of Pasenhor[59], a stele[60], in Egypt[61], founded in -0767[62].
FAQs
Where was Auguste Mariette born?
Auguste Mariette's place of birth was Boulogne-sur-Mer[2].
Where did Auguste Mariette die?
Auguste Mariette passed away in Cairo[4].
What did Auguste Mariette do for work?
Auguste Mariette worked as an egyptologist[5], archaeologist[6], curator[7], writer[8], and classical scholar[9].
What awards did Auguste Mariette receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[23], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[24], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
What did Auguste Mariette discover?
Auguste Mariette is credited as discoverer of Serapeum of Saqqara[52], The Seated Scribe[55], and Stela of Pasenhor[59].