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L.A. Waddell (1854-1938) was a Scottish professor & historian.
He is credited with discovering the birthplace of Buddha at Lumbini (1893), & also the ancient site of Pataliputra.
He was proficient in Sanskrit, Sumerian & translated several inscriptions.