Howard Carter

Quick Facts

Full Name	Howard Carter
Occupation	Archeologist
Date Of Birth	May 9, 1874(1874-05-09)
Age	150
Date Of Death	1939-03-02
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Taurus

Howard Carter Biography

Howard Carter is one of the most popular and richest Archeologist who was born on May 9, 1874 in London, England, United Kingdom. He is an archeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, a 14-century BC pharaoh, in 1923. This discovery made him world famous. He was the first chief inspector for the Egyptian Antiquities Service.

In the 2016 ITV series Tutankhamun, he was played by He was portrayed by Max Irons in the 2016 ITV series Tutankhamun..

Samuel Carter was an artist’s father and Martha Sands Carter his mother.

Howard Carter Net Worth

Howard Carter is one of the richest Archeologist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Howard Carter 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a skilled worker in many uncovered tombs, and he eventually became Chief Inspector of Egypt’s Antiquities Service.

His death at an advanced age is an argument against the curse of the Pharaohs. This curse, which some believe was imposed on anyone who disturbs an Ancient Egyptian person’s mummy, particularly a pharaoh, has been argued to be a curse.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Howard Carter height 6 ft 5 in Howard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Howard Carter Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Howard Ranked on the list of most popular Archeologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Howard Carter celebrates birthday on May 9 of every year.

What did Howard Carter say when he found King Tut's tomb?

Unearthing the tomb of Tutankhamun Lord Carnarvon asked him: “Can you see anything?” Carter, who was holding a flickering candle to illuminate the tomb, is said to have replied: “ Yes, wonderful things.” Carter wrote in his journal that his exact words were: “Yes, it is wonderful,” but that is often overlooked.

What happened to Howard Carter?

Death. Carter died at his London flat at 49 Albert Court, next to the Royal Albert Hall, on 2 March 1939, aged 64 from Hodgkin’s disease. He was buried in Putney Vale Cemetery in London on 6 March, nine people attending his funeral.

How old was Howard Carter when he discovered King Tuts tomb?

She prompted the Egypt Exploration Fund to send Carter, aged just 17 , to assist a Family friend, Percy Newberry in a recording and excavation of the Middle King tombs at Beni Hasan. Howard’s role was to draw Newberry’s archaeological findings.

What was Howard Carter's famous discovery?

Howard Carter, (born May 9, 1874, Swaffham, Norfolk, England—died March 2, 1939, London), British archaeologist, who made one of the richest and most- celebrated contributions to Egyptology: the discovery (1922) of the largely intact tomb of King Tutankhamen.

How much was King Tut's treasure worth?

Tutankhamun was buried in three layers of coffin, one of which was hewn from solid gold. That single coffin is estimated to be worth well over $1.2 million (€1.1m) and he was buried with an assortment of chariots, thrones and jewelry.