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Jacob Spon | |
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 Jacob Spon | |
| Born | Jacques Spon 1647 |
| Died | 25 December 1685 (aged 37–38) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Doctor of Medicine and archaeologist |
| Known for | Pioneer in the exploration of the monuments of Greece and a scholar of international reputation in the developing "Republic of Letters" |
Jacob Spon (or Jacques; in English dictionaries given as James; 1647 – 25 December 1685) was a French doctor and archaeologist. He was a pioneer in the exploration of the monuments of Greece, and a scholar of international reputation in the developing "Republic of Letters".