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Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet, was a British East India Company army officer, politician, and Orientalist. He is known as the Father of Assyriology for his significant contributions to deciphering cuneiform inscriptions and studying ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Rawlinson's expertise in linguistics and historical research was crucial in unlocking the mysteries of ancient Assyrian and Babylonian cultures. His pioneering work laid the foundation for Assyriology and greatly advanced our understanding of the ancient Near East.