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GB 891 BHH-BHH/1-BHH/1/45
Title
Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson, 20 July 1839
Date(s)
- 20th Jul 1839 (Creation)
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Eugène Burnouf (April 8, 1801 – May 28, 1852) was an eminent French scholar and orientalist who made significant contributions to the deciphering of Old Persian cuneiform.
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Scope and content
Letter from Eugène Burnouf to Brian Houghton Hodgson concerning his work on the Buddhist manuscripts. Handwritten in French, 4 sides. Dated 20 July, 1839.
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Language of material
- French
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Name access points
- Burnouf Eugène 1801-1852 Orientalist (Subject)