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Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo

1788 – 1863

Academic (1788 - 1863), member of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino since 1837

Archaeologist Catholic priest
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About Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo

Lived 1788 – 1863 (aged 75). Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo was a French archaeologist and catholic priest.

Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo (3 September 1788, in Lyon – 22 September 1863, in Belley) was a French canon remembered for his research in the fields of archaeology and Oriental studies. He was related to canon Jean-Baptiste Greppo (1712–1767), known for his archaeological investigations of ancient Lyon.

Biography He received his education in Lyon, then attended the seminary of St. Sulpice in Paris. From 1807 he was associated with the seminary of St. Irenaeus of Lyon, and afterwards became a parish priest in Saint-Just. In 1823 he was appointed vicaire général of Belley.

He was a correspondent member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres (1840–1863) and the Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Savoie (1834).

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Important facts

Born
3 September 1788, Lyon
Birth century
18th century
Died
22 September 1863, Belley
Occupation
Archaeologist, Catholic priest
Nationality
France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo?

academic (1788 - 1863), member of the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino since 1837

When was Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo born?

Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo was born on 3 September 1788 in Lyon.

When did Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo die?

Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo died on 22 September 1863 in Belley.

What was Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo's occupation?

Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo was an archaeologist and catholic priest.

What nationality was Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo?

Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo

· Wikidata: Q19895209

· DBpedia: Jean-Gabriel-Honoré Greppo

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