William Gell
English classical archaeologist and illustrator (1777-1836) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 58
Sir William Gell FRS was a British classical archaeologist, Egyptologist, and illustrator. He published topographical illustrations of Troy and the surrounding area in 1804. He also published illustrations of the results of archaeological digs at Pompeii.
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His best-known work is Pompeiana; the Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii, published between 1817 and 1832.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1777 to 1836 · aged 58
