Jacques de Morgan
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Summary
Jacques de Morgan was born on June 3, 1857[1], in Huisseau-sur-Cosson[2]. He died on June 12, 1924[3], in Marseille[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], engineer[7], geologist[8], and mining engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (360 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint Pierre Cemetery[11]
- Father: Q141636167[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: egyptologist[14], numismatist[15], civil engineer[16], biologist[17]
- Field of work: archaeology[18]
- Position held: director[19]
- Employer: Veradzenunt[20], French Ministry of education[21], Supreme Council of Antiquities[22]
- Educated at: Mines ParisTech[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26]
- Member of: Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[27], Académie de Marseille[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Jacques de Morgan[30]
- Family name: Morgan[31]
- Given name: Jacques[32], Jean[33], Marie[34]
- Pseudonym: Karagueuz Effendi[35]
- Relative: Q141636231[36]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[37], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39]
- Commons Creator page: Jacques de Morgan[40]
- Birth name: Jacques Jean Marie de Morgan[41]
- Name in native language: Jacques de Morgan[42]
Why It Matters
Jacques de Morgan has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He is credited with the discovery of Pyramid of Amenemhat III[45], a smooth-sided pyramid[46], in Egypt[47]; Manishtushu Obelisk[48], a stele[49], founded in -2270[50]; and Royal head[51], a statue[52], founded in -2000[53].
FAQs
Where was Jacques de Morgan born?
Jacques de Morgan was born in Huisseau-sur-Cosson[2].
Where did Jacques de Morgan die?
Jacques de Morgan died in Marseille[4].
Who were Jacques de Morgan's parents?
Jacques de Morgan's father was Q141636167[12].
What did Jacques de Morgan do for work?
Jacques de Morgan worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], engineer[7], geologist[8], and mining engineer[9].
Where did Jacques de Morgan go to school?
Jacques de Morgan was educated at Mines ParisTech[23].
What awards did Jacques de Morgan receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
What did Jacques de Morgan discover?
Jacques de Morgan is credited as discoverer of Pyramid of Amenemhat III[45], Manishtushu Obelisk[48], and Royal head[51].