Reginald Engelbach | |
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| Born | (1888-07-09)9 July 1888 Moretonhampstead, England |
| Died | 26 February 1946(1946-02-26) (aged 57) Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Egyptologist |
| Known for | Cairo Museum register |
| Spouse | Nancy Lambert |
Reginald "Rex" Engelbach (9 July 1888 – 26 February 1946) was an EnglishEgyptologist andengineer. He is mainly known for his works in theEgyptian Museum ofCairo, above all the compilation of a register of artifacts belonging of the museum.
Initially trained in engineering, in 1908 Engelbach had to discontinue his studies due to a long illness; in 1909-10 he went to convalesce inEgypt where he became fascinated byancient Egyptian culture. In 1911 he started a collaboration with SirFlinders Petrie as his assistant, excavating in various places such asHeliopolis,Riqqeh andHarageh. He later excavated in theNear East too.
In 1915 he get married and in 1920-21, afterWorld War I, he resumed working with Petrie in his excavation atEl-Lahun andAbu Gorab. He subsequently earned a remarkable number of charges and awards and began working at the Cairo Museum. His career, formed on both field and museum, culminated with the creation of the Register of the antiquities in the Cairo Museum. He died in Cairo on 26 February 1946.[1]
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