heinrich schliemann (1822 - 1890)
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Heinrich Schliemann, full name Johann Ludwig Heinrich Julius Schliemann, was a German self-taught archaeologist, entrepreneur, and writer.
He conducted business in Russia and the United States, but at the age of 36, he realized his long-held dream and engaged in prehistoric archaeology. Schliemann traveled extensively in Greece, Italy, Scandinavia, Germany, France, and Syria before traveling around the world, visiting India, China, and Japan and writing a book about the latter two countries.
Schliemann became known for his archaeological excavations of the legendary Troy, Mycenae, and his books and publications on the findings were a success with the public. Critics, however, perceived his work in the field as unprofessional, believing that he did more damage to ancient artifacts than actually served the study of history.
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Heinrich Schliemann, full name Johann Ludwig Heinrich Julius Schliemann, was a German self-taught archaeologist, entrepreneur, and writer.
He conducted business in Russia and the United States, but at the age of 36, he realized his long-held dream and engaged in prehistoric archaeology. Schliemann traveled extensively in Greece, Italy, Scandinavia, Germany, France, and Syria before traveling around the world, visiting India, China, and Japan and writing a book about the latter two countries.
Schliemann became known for his archaeological excavations of the legendary Troy, Mycenae, and his books and publications on the findings were a success with the public. Critics, however, perceived his work in the field as unprofessional, believing that he did more damage to ancient artifacts than actually served the study of history.
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