Alois Anton Führer
Alois Anton Führer | |
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| Born | 26 November 1853 Limburg an der Lahn, Germany |
| Died | 5 November 1930 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Indologist |
Alois Anton Führer (26 November 1853 – 5 November 1930) was a German indologist who worked for the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). He is known for his archaeological excavations, which he believed proved that Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal. Führer's archaeological career ended in disgrace as "a forger and dealer in fake antiquities", and he had to resign from his position in 1898.