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Schliemann

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Schlie·mann  (shlmän), Heinrich 1822-1890.
German archaeologist who discovered the ruins of ancient Troy (1871) and excavated Mycenae (1876).
Schliemann (German) [ˈʃliːman]
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(Biographies / Schliemann, Heinrich (1822-1890) M, German, HISTORY: archaeologist) Heinrich (ˈhainrɪç). 1822-90, German archaeologist, who discovered nine superimposed city sites of Troy (1871-90). He also excavated the site of Mycenae (1876)
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Noun1.Schliemann - German archaeologist who discovered nine superimposed city sites of TroySchliemann - German archaeologist who discovered nine superimposed city sites of Troy; he also excavated Mycenae (1822-1890)
Heinrich Schliemann
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