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Jean-François Champollion

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Jean-François Champollion was a French scholar and linguist who is known for deciphering the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. He is considered the founding father of Egyptology and made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and history.

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1. Noun: A prominent French scholar and linguist specializing in Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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  Jean-François Champollion is widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of Egyptology.

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  Jean-François Champollion's work influenced a generation of scholars and revolutionized the study of Ancient Egypt.

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