Ernest de Sarzec
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Summary
Ernest de Sarzec was born on August 11, 1832[1], in Rennes[2]. He died on May 31, 1901[3], in Poitiers[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], diplomat[7], and assyriologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Ernest de Sarzec[13]
- Given name: Ernest[14]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[15]
- Birth name: Gustave Charles Ernest Chocquin[16]
- Name in native language: Ernest de Sarzec[17]
Why It Matters
Ernest de Sarzec has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
He is credited with the discovery of Stele of the Vultures[20], a sculpture[21], founded in -2460[22]; Gudea cylinders[23], an inscription[24], founded in -2200[25]; Vase of Entemena[26], a vase[27], founded in -2400[28]; and Spear of Lugal[29], a spear[30], founded in -2600[31].
FAQs
Where was Ernest de Sarzec born?
Ernest de Sarzec's place of birth was Rennes[2].
Where did Ernest de Sarzec die?
Ernest de Sarzec died in Poitiers[4].
What did Ernest de Sarzec do for work?
Ernest de Sarzec worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], diplomat[7], and assyriologist[8].
What awards did Ernest de Sarzec receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[11].
What did Ernest de Sarzec discover?
Ernest de Sarzec is credited as discoverer of Stele of the Vultures[20], Gudea cylinders[23], Vase of Entemena[26], and Spear of Lugal[29].