Thomas Joseph Pettigrew | |
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| Born | 28 October 1791 |
| Died | 23 November 1865 |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | unwrapping mummies |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Egyptology, surgery |
Thomas Joseph Pettigrew FRS (28 October 1791 – 23 November 1865), sometimes known as "Mummy" Pettigrew, was a surgeon and antiquarian who became an expert on Ancient Egyptian mummies. He became well known in London social circles for his private parties in which he unrolled and autopsied mummies for the entertainment of his guests.[1]
- ^ Peck, William H. (1998). "Mummies of Ancient Egypt". In Aidan, Eve Cockburn; Reyman, Theodore A. (eds.). Mummies, Disease and Ancient Culture. Cambridge University Press.