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Aurel Stein
1862 – 1943
About this person
Wikipedia SummarySir Marc Aurel Stein was a Hungarian-born British archaeologist, primarily known for his explorations and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia. He was also a professor at Indian universities.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 26, 1862
Pest
Date of death
October 26, 1943
Kabul
Citizenship
Hungary · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · United Kingdom
Occupations & fields
exploreranthropologistart historianarchaeologistuniversity teacher
Awards & honours
Prix Stanislas JulienKnight Commander of the Order of the Indian EmpireFounder’s MedalGrande Médaille d'Or des ExplorationsFellow of the British Academy
Notable works
Serindia: Detailed report of explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China
- Field and occupation
- maďarsko-britský archeolog, filolog, geograf a cestovatel
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