French classical scholar (1790-1832). Jean-François Champollion was born on 23 December 1790 in what is now France. Jean-François Champollion is remembered as an Egyptologist, linguist and philosopher, a citizen of France. Notable works include “Précis du système hiéroglyphique des anciens Égyptiens” and “Bulletin universel des sciences et de l'industrie”.
Before and after
- 12 July 1790Civil Constitution of the Clergy
- 16 July 1790Founding of Washington, D.C.
- 17 July 1790Death of Adam Smith
- 16 December 1790Birth of Leopold I of Belgium
- 23 December 1790Birth of Jean-François Champollion
- c. 1791Publication of The Magic Flute
- 1791Discovery of titanium
- 1791Brandenburg Gate
- 23 April 1791Birth of James Buchanan
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