Léon de Laborde
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Léon de Laborde (1807–1869) was a French archaeologist and traveler.
He was born in Paris, the son of Alexandre de Laborde. Educated in Germany, he traveled extensively in Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt, and then entered the French diplomatic service. In 1847 he was made conservator of the Louvre Museum of Antiques, and in 1857 director-general of the archives of the Empire.
His numerous works include:
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