Gray significantly contributed to which museum's collections?
Louvre
Metropolitan Museum of Art
British Museum
Vatican Museums
Answer
The British Museum in London houses an extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities, thanks in large part to the contributions of John Gray. As the British Consul-General in Egypt from 1858 to 1865, Gray acquired a vast number of artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone and other significant pieces. His efforts greatly enriched the museum's Egyptian collection and continue to captivate visitors to this day.
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