Birthdate: January 20, 1716
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cassis, France
Died: April 30, 1795
Jean-Jacques Barthélemy was a distinguished French scholar recognized for his revolutionary contributions to deciphering ancient languages. He notably became the first individual to decode the Palmyrene and Phoenician alphabets during the mid-18th century. Barthélemy’s expertise and unwavering commitment to linguistic research enhanced comprehension of these ancient languages, offering significant advancements to the realms of archaeology and ancient history. His accomplishments firmly established him as a pioneering authority in the study of ancient scripts and languages.
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