Louis-Adrien Berbrugger

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Berbrugger (May 11, 1801 – July 2, 1869) was a French archeologist and philologist.

Berbrugger was born in Paris. He was an Arabist, with a Muslim wife, who set up the National Library in Algiers.

He died in Algiers. His memorial lists his honors and accomplishments (in French):

  • Curator of the library and museum of Algiers.
  • President of the Algerian Historical Society.
  • Member of the general council of the province of Algiers.
  • Colonel of the Algerian militia.
  • Commander of the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honor.
  • Commander of the Order of Nichan Iftikhar.
  • Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great.

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