About Jean Lauffray
Lived 1909 – 2000 (aged 90). Jean Lauffray was a French architect and archaeologist.
Jean Louis Raymond Marie Lauffray (23 June 1909 – 5 March 2000) was a French architect and archaeologist known for his work in the Near East and Egypt, particularly at Mari, Byblos, Sidon, and Karnak.
Early life and education Lauffray was born in Alençon, France, on 23 June 1909, to Pierre Lauffray and Jeanne Lahaye. In 1961, he was sent to Karnak by Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt to direct the restoration works at the temple complex. He was an Officier of the Légion d'honneur and held several Lebanese and European distinctions.
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Who was Jean Lauffray?
French architect (1909-2000)
When was Jean Lauffray born?
Jean Lauffray was born on 23 June 1909 in Alençon.
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Jean Lauffray died on 5 March 2000 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jean Lauffray's occupation?
Jean Lauffray was an architect and archaeologist.
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Jean Lauffray was French.
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