Alois Anton Führer

Alois Anton Führer (26 November 1853 – 5 November 1930) was a German indologist who worked for the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). He is known for his archaeological excavations, which he believed proved that Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal. Führer's archaeological career ended in disgrace as "a forger and dealer in fake antiquities", and he had to resign from his position in 1898.

For the German classicist, see Anton Führer.
Alois Anton Führer
Born(1853-11-26)26 November 1853
Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
Died5 November 1930(1930-11-05) (aged 76)
Binningen, Switzerland
NationalityGerman
OccupationIndologist
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