Howard Carter – Cause of Death, Age of Death, and Other Facts!
Howard Carter died at age 64, respectable. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding archeologist Howard Carter's death.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Archeologist whose discovery of the tomb of 14th-century BC pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1923 made him famous around the world. He was the first chief inspector of the Egyptian Antiquities Service.
He worked in several uncovered tombs and made his way to Chief Inspector of the Egyptian Antiquities Service.
His death at a late age is a strong argument against the supposed curse of the pharaohs, an alleged curse believed by some to be cast upon any person who disturbs the mummy of an Ancient Egyptian person, especially a pharaoh.
How did Howard Carter die?
Howard Carter's death was caused by hodgkin's disease.
| Cause of death | Hodgkin's disease |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 64 years |
| Profession | Archeologist |
| Birthday | May 9, 1874 |
| Death date | March 2, 1939 |
| Place of death | Kensington, London, United Kingdom |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"Commenced operations in the Valley of the Kings."
Howard Carter
"They were of many types of seals, all bearing the insignia of the King."
Howard Carter
"We were totally unprepared for such a large quantity of visitors, and in view of the preservation of the antiquities they being very crowded and in poor preservation, we were obliged to refuse admission until some preparation was made to safeguard the objects."
Howard Carter
"All we have to do is to peel the shrines like an onion, and we will be with the king himself."
Howard Carter
"It was a sight surpassing all precedent, and one we never dreamed of seeing."
Howard Carter