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Charles Virolleaud

1879 – 1968

French archaeologist

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About Charles Virolleaud

Lived 1879 – 1968 (aged 89). Charles Virolleaud was a French anthropologist, archaeologist, non-fiction writer, writer, orientalist and university teacher.

Jean Charles Gabriel Virolleaud (2 July 1879 – 17 December 1968) was a French archaeologist, one of the excavators of Ugarit.

Virolleaud was the author of La légende du Christ (1908) and was an advocate of the Christ myth theory. He also wrote the books La Civilisation phénicienne (1933) and La Mythologie phénicienne (1938).

Publications

Premier supplément à la liste des signes cunéiformes de Brünnow (1903) Études sur la divination chaldéenne (1904) La légende du Christ (1908) L'Astrologie chaldéenne: le livre intitulé "Enuma (Anu ilu) Bel" (1908) L'Astrologie chaldéenne: Supplement (1909) La Civilisation phénicienne (1933) La Mythologie phénicienne (1938)

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Important facts

Born
2 July 1879, Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
Birth century
19th century
Died
17 December 1968, Paris
Occupation
Anthropologist, archaeologist, non-fiction writer, writer, orientalist, university teacher
Nationality
France
Education
École nationale des langues orientales vivantes
Positions held
President
Employers
University of Paris, École pratique des hautes études
Awards
Burkitt Medal; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Jean Charles Gabriel Virolleaud

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Virolleaud?

French archaeologist (1879–1968)

When was Charles Virolleaud born?

Charles Virolleaud was born on 2 July 1879 in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire.

When did Charles Virolleaud die?

Charles Virolleaud died on 17 December 1968 in Paris.

What was Charles Virolleaud's occupation?

Charles Virolleaud was an anthropologist, archaeologist, non-fiction writer, writer, orientalist and university teacher.

What nationality was Charles Virolleaud?

Charles Virolleaud was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Virolleaud

· Wikidata: Q332206

· DBpedia: Charles Virolleaud

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