Jean Emile Humbert, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean Emile Humbert

Dutch archaeologist

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1771

Place of Birth: The Hague, County of Holland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 20-Feb-1839

Profession: engineer, archaeologist, anthropologist

Nationality: Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Jean Emile Humbert (23 July 1771 in The Hague – 20 February 1839 in Livorno) was a Dutch lieutenant-colonel who can be credited with rediscovering ancient Carthage.
As an agent for the Dutch government he procured vital parts of the collection of the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden.
Humbert was awarded the Order of the Netherlands Lion for his archaeological work.