Ignace Gelb

Ignace Jay Gelb (October 14, 1907, in Tarnau, Austria-Hungary (now Tarnów, Poland) – December 22, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois) was a Polish-American ancient historian and Assyriologist who pioneered the scientific study of writing systems.

Ignace Gelb
Born(1907-10-14)October 14, 1907
DiedDecember 22, 1985(1985-12-22) (aged 78)
NationalityPolish-American
Alma materUniversity of Rome
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