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Jean-François Jarrige

French archaeologist (1940-2014)

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Jean-François Jarrige was a French archaeologist specializing in South Asian archaeology and Sindhology. He held a doctorate from the University of Paris in oriental archaeology. He carried out the excavations in Balochistan, Mehrgarh and Pirak. In 2004, he became the director of the Musée Guimet in Paris.

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Born
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Place of birth
Lourdes wd
Died
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Place of death
16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
archaeologist, prehistorian wd
Education
Lycée Claude Fauriel, École du Louvre wd
Spouse
Catherine Jarrige wd

Positions held wd

  • general secretary (1994–2013)
  • director (since 7 November 1973)
  • president
  • museum director

Awards wd

  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
  • Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
  • Commander of the National Order of Merit
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour

Questions

When was Jean-François Jarrige born?
Jean-François Jarrige was born on 5 August 1940 in Lourdes.
What positions has Jean-François Jarrige held?
Positions held by Jean-François Jarrige include: general secretary (1994–2013); director (since 7 November 1973); president; museum director.
Where did Jean-François Jarrige study?
Jean-François Jarrige was educated at Lycée Claude Fauriel, École du Louvre.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jean-François Jarrige · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q15490843 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: JFJ Mehrgarh.tif by Philippe FABRY (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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