John Gardner Wilkinson
Sir John Gardner Wilkinson (5 October 1797 – 29 October 1875) was an English traveller, writer and pioneer Egyptologist of the 19th century. He is often referred to as "the Father of British Egyptology".
Gardner Wilkinson | |
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Portrait of Gardner Wilkinson, pioneer Egyptologist, c. 1863 | |
| Born | 5 October 1797 Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire |
| Died | 29 October 1875 (aged 78) Llandovery, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Egyptology |
| Spouse | Caroline Catherine Lucas |
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