Howard Carter

Also known as DR. Howard Carter

British egyptologist (1874–1939)

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Howard Carter was a British archaeologist who became famous for discovering the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1922, one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. His work provided invaluable insights into ancient Egyptian civilization and remains a landmark achievement in the history of archaeology.

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Instance of: human
Given name: Howard
Family name: Carter
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: London
Place of death: London
Employer: Supreme Council of Antiquities
Languages spoken: English language
Field of work: anthropology
Image: Howard carter.jpg
Significant event: discovery of Tutankhamun's grave

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Commons category: Howard Carter
date of birth: 1873-01-01
date of death: 1939-01-01
cause of death: lymphoma
manner of death: natural causes
Commons gallery: Howard Carter
place of burial: Putney Vale Cemetery
name in native language: Howard Carter
ethnic group: British
Commons Creator page: Howard Carter
writing language: English language
sponsor: George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon

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Howard Carter (9 May 1874 – 2 March 1939) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist who became known for discovering the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamun in November 1922, the best-preserved pharaonic tomb ever found in the Valley of the Kings.

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