James Henry Breasted
American archaeologist and egyptologist
James Henry Breasted was an American archaeologist, Egyptologist, and historian. After completing his PhD at the University of Berlin in 1894 – the first American to obtain a doctorate in Egyptology – he joined the faculty of the University of... Wikipedia
Born: August 27, 1865, Rockford, IL
Died: December 2, 1935 (age 70 years), New York, NY
Education: Yale University, Humboldt University of Berlin, North Central College, and more
Place of burial: Greenwood Cemetery and Chapel, Rockford, IL
Children: James Henry Breasted Jr.
Partner: Frances Breasted