Arthur Rhoné
Arthur-Ali Rhoné | |
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Rhoné in 1886 | |
| Born | 14 March 1836 Paris, France |
| Died | 7 June 1910 (aged 74) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Amateur scholar |
| Known for | Egyptology |
Arthur-Ali Rhoné (14 March 1836 – 7 June 1910) was a wealthy amateur French Arabist and Egyptologist. He was known for his efforts to prevent the vandalism of monuments in Cairo, Egypt, and in Paris, France. Often the destruction was done in the name of restoration, or of other improvements to the city.