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Louis-Joseph Delaporte

1874 – 1944

French orientalist and archaeologist

Orientalist Archaeologist French resistance fighter

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Lived 1874 – 1944 (aged 69). Louis-Joseph Delaporte was a French orientalist, archaeologist, french resistance fighter, hittitologist, assyriologist and university teacher.

Louis Joseph Delaporte, often known as Louis Delaporte (22 October 1874 – February 1944) was a French archaeologist and Hittitologist.

Louis Delaporte was born in Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët. He died in prison in Silesia in February 1944.

Works Mesopotamia : the Babylonian and Assyrian civilization. Translated by V. Gordon Childe. 1925. Les Hittites (Paris: Renaissance du Livre, 1936).

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Important facts

Born

22 October 1874, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët

Birth century

19th century

Died

24 February 1944, Wohlau

Occupation

Orientalist, archaeologist, French resistance fighter, Hittitologist, assyriologist, university teacher

Nationality

France

Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour

Also known as

Louis Joseph Delaporte

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1842 – 1925

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis-Joseph Delaporte?

French orientalist and archaeologist

When was Louis-Joseph Delaporte born?

Louis-Joseph Delaporte was born on 22 October 1874 in Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët.

When did Louis-Joseph Delaporte die?

Louis-Joseph Delaporte died on 24 February 1944 in Wohlau.

What was Louis-Joseph Delaporte's occupation?

Louis-Joseph Delaporte was an orientalist, archaeologist, french resistance fighter, hittitologist, assyriologist and university teacher.

What nationality was Louis-Joseph Delaporte?

Louis-Joseph Delaporte was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis-Joseph Delaporte

· Wikidata: Q19894719

· DBpedia: Louis Joseph Delaporte

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