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When did Gray step down from his role at the British Museum?

Christmas 1874
New Year's Eve 1875
Easter 1873
Summer 1872

Answer

Christmas 1874 marked the end of Gray's esteemed tenure at the British Museum. Despite his profound impact on the institution and his contributions to the study of antiquities during his 51-year association, Gray chose to step down, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to shape the museum's identity to this day.