Lord Carnarvon
Lord Carnarvon was a wealthy English aristocrat and patron of archaeology, best known for financing the 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter. His sudden death shortly after the tomb's opening fueled rumors of a 'mummy's curse', igniting a global fascination with ancient Egypt that persists to this day.
Born on Jun 26, 1866 (160 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Lord Carnarvon was the chief financial backer of the exploration of Tutankhamun’s tomb and his death has been linked to the myth of the mummy's curse.
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Switzerland:
Lord Carnarvon was Howard Carter's employer during the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
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Egypt:
Lord Carnarvon financed Howard Carter's excavation of King Tutankhamun's tomb.
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Iran:
Lord Carnarvon was the financial supporter of Howard Carter's archaeological endeavors.
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Egypt:
The grandson of Lord Carnarvon confirmed that ancient Egyptian civilization still offers much to the history and progress of humanity.
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Andorra:
Lord Carnarvon was the patron of the excavation and died shortly after the tomb's discovery.
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Liechtenstein:
Lord Carnarvon was the financier of Howard Carter's excavation efforts.
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Serbia:
His financier, Lord Carnarvon, personally attended the opening that revealed 'wonderful things'.
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Iran:
Lord Carnarvon was Howard Carter's benefactor during the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb.
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New Zealand:
Lord Carnarvon was the wealthy English patron of Howard Carter, whose death after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb fueled the notorious curse.
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