William Gell

English classical archaeologist and illustrator (1777-1836)
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William Gell
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William Gell

Summary

William Gell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Derbyshire[2]. He was born on April 1, 1777[3]. He died in Naples[4]. He died on February 4, 1836[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], illustrator[9], and classical archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • William Gell was born in Derbyshire[2].
  • William Gell passed away in Naples[4].
  • William Gell was born on April 1, 1777[3].
  • William Gell died on February 4, 1836[5].
  • William Gell is buried at Italy[12].
  • Burial took place at English Cemetery, Naples[13].
  • William Gell's father was Philip Eyre Gell[14].
  • William Gell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • William Gell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • William Gell held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • William Gell's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • William Gell's professions included art historian[7].
  • William Gell's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • William Gell worked as an illustrator[9].
  • William Gell worked as a classical archaeologist[10].
  • William Gell worked as a diplomat[18].
  • William Gell's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[19].
  • William Gell was educated at Derby School[20].
  • William Gell was educated at University of Cambridge[21].
  • A notable work attributed to William Gell is The removal of the Sculptures from the Pediments of the Parthenon by Elgin[22].
  • William Gell received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • William Gell received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • William Gell was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • William Gell was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • William Gell was a member of German Archaeological Institute[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Gell's place of birth was Derbyshire[2]. He was born on April 1, 1777[3]. His father was Philip Eyre Gell[14].

Education

Educated at Emmanuel College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1584[30]; Derby School[20], a grammar school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1160[33]; and University of Cambridge[21], a collegiate university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1209[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], illustrator[9], classical archaeologist[10], and diplomat[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Gell is The removal of the Sculptures from the Pediments of the Parthenon by Elgin[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40] and Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Death and Burial

William Gell died on February 4, 1836[5]. He died in Naples[4]. Recorded place of burial include Italy[12] and English Cemetery, Naples[13].

Why It Matters

William Gell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was William Gell born?

William Gell's place of birth was Derbyshire[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[14].

What did William Gell do for work?

William Gell worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], illustrator[9], and classical archaeologist[10].

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].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist +3
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  2. 23d ago · ~2026-15522-92 · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Derbyshire
    Educated at Emmanuel College, Derby School, University of Cambridge
    Aliases
    Pug authority id 247664
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