Aurel Stein
Galactica ID
DGP-8SW8SWRFCVZAGoldWikidata, with references. Checked 3 Oct 2026. What is this?
Aurel Stein was a Hungarian-British archaeologist (1862-1943). Born 1862 in Pest. Associated with University of the Punjab, Oriental College.
- Born
- 26 Nov 1862, Pest
- Died
- 26 Oct 1943, Kabul
- Citizenship
- Hungary, United Kingdom
- Party
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences
- Languages
- English, German, Hungarian
Worksilver
- University of the Punjab
- Oriental College
Educationsilver
- doctorate, University of Tübingen
- University of Vienna
- Leipzig University
- Fasori Gimnázium
Awards and worksilver
- Prix Stanislas Julien1909
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire1912
- Founder’s Medal1909
2 more awards
- Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations1923
- Fellow of the British Academy1921
Notable work
- Serindia: Detailed report of explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China
About
Expertise: archaeology, oriental studies, linguistics
Connectionssilver
Family
- Andrew KellerRelative
Questions about this record
- Who is Aurel Stein?
- Aurel Stein was a Hungarian-British archaeologist (1862-1943). Born 1862 in Pest. Associated with University of the Punjab, Oriental College.
- What is the Galactica ID of Aurel Stein?
- DGP-8SW8SWRFCVZA is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of Aurel Stein. The Wikidata id Q313061 resolves to it.
- Where did Aurel Stein study?
- Aurel Stein studied doctorate at University of Tübingen (1883).