William Gell
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Summary
William Gell was born on April 1, 1777[1], in Hopton[2]. He died on February 4, 1836[3], in Naples[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], illustrator[8], and classical archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Italy[11], English Cemetery, Naples[12]
- Father: Philip Eyre Gell[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14], Kingdom of Great Britain[15], United Kingdom[16]
- Occupation: diplomat[17], artist[18]
- Educated at: Emmanuel College[19], Derby School[20], University of Cambridge[21]
- Notable work: The removal of the Sculptures from the Pediments of the Parthenon by Elgin[22]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[23], Fellow of the Royal Society[24]
- Member of: Royal Society[25], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26], German Archaeological Institute[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: William Gell[29]
- Family name: Gell[30]
- Given name: William[31]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: William Gell[36]
- Name in native language: William Gell[37]
- Has works in the collection: Benaki Museum[38]
- Writing language: English[39]
Why It Matters
William Gell has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was William Gell born?
William Gell's place of birth was Hopton[2].
Where did William Gell die?
William Gell passed away in Naples[4].
Who were William Gell's parents?
William Gell's father was Philip Eyre Gell[13].
What did William Gell do for work?
William Gell worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], illustrator[8], and classical archaeologist[9].
Where did William Gell go to school?
William Gell was educated at Emmanuel College[19], Derby School[20], and University of Cambridge[21].
What awards did William Gell receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[23] and Fellow of the Royal Society[24].