American archaeologist, egyptologist and historian (1865–1935).
Born August 27th, 1865 in Rockford. [ref]
Died December 2nd, 1935 at 70 years old in New York City (pneumonia). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche