William Claxton Peppé

William Claxton Peppé

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William Claxton Peppé was a British engineer and colonial figure who excavated ancient gems in India in 1898, which are now the subject of ethical discussions regarding their ownership and cultural significance.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
70,026
Power
2,651$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 61,743 $2,700,000 2,456$
Portugal 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 10,196,709 8,283 $240,000 195$
Totals 3 78,082,720 70,026 $2,940,000 2,651$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: William Claxton Peppé was a British colonist who discovered the Piprahwa relics in India in 1898. 6

Público: Sotheby’s devolveu relíquias budistas reclamadas pela Índia | Artes

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Claxton Peppé, an English estate manager, excavated the stupa and found the jewels. 7

BBC: Sotheby's returns Buddha jewels to India after uproar

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Claxton Peppé, a British colonial landowner, excavated the gems on his estate in northern India in 1898. 5

The Guardian: ‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha | India

Denmark Denmark: William Claxton Peppé led an excavation that found the earthly remains of Buddha. 5

Politiken: Aktionshus sætter salget af Buddhas juveler på pause

Portugal Portugal: William Claxton Peppé discovered the relics in 1898 during excavations in Piprahwa. 7

Público: Sotheby’s adia leilão de relíquias budistas após Índia exigir a sua restituição | Arqueologia

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Claxton Peppé was an English estate manager who excavated a stupa at Piprahwa, just south of Lumbini, the believed birthplace of Buddha. 8

BBC: Sotheby's postpones Buddha jewels auction after India threatens legal action

United States United States: William Claxton Peppé was a British colonial engineer who discovered the gem relics linked to the Buddha in India. 7

CNN: India slams auction of jewels linked to the Buddha, calls for their return

Vietnam Vietnam: William Claxton Peppe was an engineer who excavated the artifacts believed to be of the Buddha in India. 5

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Ấn Độ phản đối cuộc đấu giá di vật Đức Phật

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Claxton Peppé was an English estate manager who excavated a stupa at Piprahwa, just south of Lumbini, the believed birthplace of Buddha. 5

BBC: India seeks to stop sale of jewels linked to Buddha remains