Lord Carnarvon
Lord Carnarvon was a wealthy English aristocrat and patron of archaeology, best known for financing the 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter. His sudden death shortly after the tomb's opening fueled rumors of a 'mummy's curse', igniting a global fascination with ancient Egypt that persists to this day.
Born on Jun 26, 1866 (159 years old)
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Andorra:
Lord Carnarvon was the patron of the excavation and died shortly after the tomb's discovery.
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Liechtenstein:
Lord Carnarvon was the financier of Howard Carter's excavation efforts.
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Serbia:
His financier, Lord Carnarvon, personally attended the opening that revealed 'wonderful things'.
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Iran:
Lord Carnarvon was Howard Carter's benefactor during the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb.
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New Zealand:
Lord Carnarvon was the wealthy English patron of Howard Carter, whose death after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb fueled the notorious curse.
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