Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks KCB FRS FSA was a British antiquarian and museum administrator. Franks was described by Marjorie Caygill, historian of the British Museum, as "arguably the most important collector in the history of the British... Wikipedia
Born: March 20, 1826, Geneva, Switzerland
Died: May 21, 1897 (age 71 years), London, United Kingdom
Known for: British antiquities; Royal Gold Cup acquisition; Franks Casket