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Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois

1776 – 1842

French Egyptologist

Engineer Anthropologist Egyptologist
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Lived 1776 – 1842 (aged 66). Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois was a French engineer, anthropologist and egyptologist.

Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois (4 January 1776 – 24 June 1842) was a French engineer who together with Édouard de Villiers du Terrage journeyed with Napoleon to Egypt, and prepared the Description de l'Égypte.

Biography Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois began his studies as a boarder in 1787 at the Collège de Joigny in Yonne, then at Sens. In 1794, he entered the École polytechnique alongside Louis Didier Jousselin and Louis Poinsot, where he stayed for three years. After graduating, he became a civil engineer (ingénieur des École des ponts ParisTech). His examination to become an engineer was held before Gaspard Monge.

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Important facts

Born
4 January 1776, Brienon-sur-Armançon
Birth century
18th century
Died
24 June 1842, Paris
Occupation
Engineer, anthropologist, Egyptologist
Nationality
France
Education
École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Positions held
President
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour

People in Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois's life

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Louis Poinsot
1777 – 1859
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Louis Didier Jousselin
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1769 – 1821
Politician
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Édouard de Villiers du Terrage
1780 – 1855
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois?

French Egyptologist

When was Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois born?

Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois was born on 4 January 1776 in Brienon-sur-Armançon.

When did Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois die?

Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois died on 24 June 1842 in Paris.

What was Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois's occupation?

Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois was an engineer, anthropologist and egyptologist.

What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois?

Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois

· Wikidata: Q3164180

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois

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