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George Gustav Heye (1874–1957) was the founder of the Museum of the
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In 1901, Heye started a career in investment banking that lasted until 1909. His success gave him the financial means to fund archeological expeditions conducted by scholars in the field. For instance, he funded an expedition in 1907 to
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