Seyffarth, Gustav, 1796-1885
Variant namesEgyptologist.
From the description of Clavis Aegyptiaca; collection of all bilingual and some other hieroglyphic inscriptions translated and explained with syllabic alphabet in hieroglyphic, hieratic, and demotic characters, glossaries and indexes / by Gustavus Seyffarth, [18--]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58776212
German-American orientalist, archaeologist, Egyptologist, and theologian who claimed to be the first to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs.
From the description of Bibliotheca Aegyptica manuscripta, 1826-1830 / Gustav Seyffarth. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122514754
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| referencedIn | Williams, S. Wells (Samuel Wells), 1812-1884. Samuel Wells Williams family papers, 1809-1983 (inclusive), 1809-1941 (bulk). | Yale University Library | |
| creatorOf | Seyffarth, Gustav, 1796-1885. Bibliotheca Aegyptica manuscripta, 1826-1830 / Gustav Seyffarth. | Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library | |
| referencedIn | Samuel Wells Williams family papers, 1809-1983, 1809-1941 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives | |
| referencedIn | Williams, S. Wells (Samuel Wells), 1812-1884. Samuel Wells Williams family papers, 1824-1936 (inclusive). | Yale University Library | |
| creatorOf | Seyffarth, Gustav, 1796-1885. Clavis Aegyptiaca; collection of all bilingual and some other hieroglyphic inscriptions translated and explained with syllabic alphabet in hieroglyphic, hieratic, and demotic characters, glossaries and indexes / by Gustavus Seyffarth, [18--]. | New-York Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Brooklyn Museum. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Wilbour Library of Egyptology. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Williams, S. Wells (Samuel Wells), 1812-1884. | person |
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Birth 1796-07-13
Death 1885-11-17
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