Thorkild Jacobsen
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Thorkild Peter Rudolph Jacobsen (Danish: [ˈtsʰɒːkʰil ˈjɑkʌpsn̩]; 7 June 1904 – 2 May 1993) was a Danish historian specializing in Assyriology and Sumerian literature. He was one of the foremost scholars on the ancient Near East.
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Thorkild Jacobsen | |
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Born | (1904-06-07)7 June 1904 |
Died | 2 May 1993(1993-05-02) (aged 88) Bradford, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Nationality | Danish |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen (MA) University of Chicago (PhD) |
Known for | The Treasures of Darkness Sumerian King List |
Awards | Guggenheim Fellowship |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Assyriology |
Institutions | University of Chicago Harvard University |
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