Birthdate: April 5, 1810
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chadlington, England
Died: March 5, 1895
Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet, was a British East India Company army officer, politician, and Orientalist. He is known as the Father of Assyriology for his significant contributions to deciphering cuneiform inscriptions and studying ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Rawlinson’s expertise in linguistics and historical research was vital in unraveling the mysteries of ancient Assyrian and Babylonian cultures. His pioneering work established the groundwork for Assyriology and enhanced our comprehension of the ancient Near East.
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