John D. Ray, Date of Birth

John D. Ray

British egyptologist

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1945

Profession: egyptologist, university teacher, archaeologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John David Ray (born 22 December 1945) is a British Egyptologist and academic.
He is the current Sir Herbert Thompson Professor of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge.
His principal field of interest covers the Late and Hellenistic periods of Egypt, with special reference to documents in the demotic script, and he is also known for deciphering the Carian script, a writing system used by Anatolian mercenaries who fought for the late-period Egyptians.