Lanny Bell Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Lanny D. Bell (April 30, 1941 - August 26, 2019) was an American emeritus professor of Egyptology at the University of Chicago Oriental Institute. He studied Egyptology at the University of Chicago until 1963 and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. Active in Egypt since 1967, he contributed significantly to the documentation of monuments. His research focused on ancient Egyptian kingship, the temples of Thebes, and Egyptian epigraphy. He was married to archaeologist Martha Rhoads Bell, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 1991.

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Meaning of the name - Lanny

The meaning of Lanny is unclear, but it is likely a shortened form of other names, such as Eleanor or Melanie.

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April 30, 1941 Facts

Generation Group

Lanny Bell belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Fort Dodge

Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease

Educated At: University of Chicago | University of Pennsylvania

Occupation: egyptologist

Spouses: Martha Rhoads Bell

Employers: Brown University

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Astrology Analysis

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