Johann Ludwig Burckhardt

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1784 – 1817

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Who was Johann Ludwig Burckhardt?

Johann Ludwig Burckhardt was a Swiss traveller, geographer, and orientalist. He wrote his letters in French and signed Louis. He is best known for rediscovering the ruins of the city of Petra in Jordan.

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Born
Nov 24, 1784
Lausanne
Also known as
  • John Lewis Burckhardt
  • Jean Louis Burckhardt
Religion
  • Islam
Nationality
  • Switzerland
Profession
Education
  • University of Cambridge
Died
Oct 15, 1817
Cairo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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