Robert Gauthiot

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Robert Edmond Gauthiot (June 13, 1876 – May 1916) was a French Orientalist, linguist, and explorer, born in Paris.

He interrupted his exploration of the Pamir Mountains in July 1914 to return home to serve as a captain in the infantry during World War I. Gauthiot received the Croix de guerre before he was mortally wounded at the Second Battle of Artois in May 1916.

References

  • Gorshenina, Svetlana, La Route de Samarcande, éditions Oziane, 2000, p. 196.
  • Pouillon, Robert, Dictionnaire des orientalistes de langue française, Karthala, 2008, article « Robert Gauthiot ».


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