Léon de Laborde


Léon de Laborde was a French archaeologist and traveler.

Biography

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.

Works

His numerous works include: