L. W. King, also known as Leonard William King, was a prominent figure in the field of archaeology and Assyriology. Here's a summary of his accomplishments:
- Expertise:
- Archaeologist
- Assyriologist (expert on the history and cultures of ancient Mesopotamia)
- Education:
- Rugby School
- King's College, Cambridge
- Career Highlights:
- Collected stone inscriptions throughout the Near East.
- Held the position of Assistant Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum.
- Taught Assyrian and Babylonian archaeology at King's College London for several years.
- Published extensively on these subjects, including translations of ancient works like the Code of Hammurabi.
- Recognition:
- Appointed to the Chair of Assyriology at the University of London shortly before his passing.
- Dates:
- Lived from December 8, 1869, to August 20, 1919.
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