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Pierre-François Bouchard

French officer of engineers in Napoleon's Egyptian campaign who, on 15 July 1799, recognized the significance of a stone uncovered during fortification work at Fort Julien near Rosetta β€” the Rosetta Stone.

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Rosetta Stone Discovery

French soldiers discovered the Rosetta Stone near the town of Rosetta (Rashid) in July 1799 during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. The trilingual decree would eventually become the key to deciphering Eg...

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