Campbell Cowan Edgar
Campbell Cowan Edgar (26 December 1870–10 May 1938) was a Scottish Egyptologist, classical archaeologist and papyrologist. He is especially noted for his work with A. S. Hunt on translating the Zenon Papyri. Between 1925 and 1927 he served as the Keeper of the Egyptian Museum at Cairo.
Campbell Cowan Edgar | |
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| Born | 26 December 1870 Tongland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland |
| Died | 10 May 1936 (aged 65) Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England |
| Resting place | Rectory Lane Cemetery, Berkhamsted 51.75686°N 0.56199°W |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Glasgow University, Oriel College, Oxford the British School at Athens |
| Known for | Translation of the Zenon Papyri |
| Spouse | Jessie Florence Robertson Edgar |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archaeology, Egyptology and papyrology |
| Institutions | The Egyptian Museum, Cairo |
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