Benjamin Bell

Scottish surgeon (1749-1806)
Person human Q3638242
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Benjamin Bell

Summary

Benjamin Bell is a human[1]. He was born in Dumfries[2]. He was born on September 6, 1749[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on April 5, 1806[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6], farmer[7], and anatomist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dumfries[2], Benjamin Bell…
  • Benjamin Bell passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Benjamin Bell was born on September 6, 1749[3].
  • Benjamin Bell was born on September 16, 1749[10].
  • Benjamin Bell died on April 5, 1806[5].
  • Benjamin Bell died on April 8, 1806[11].
  • Benjamin Bell is buried at Canongate Kirkyard[12].
  • Benjamin Bell's father was George Bell[13].
  • Benjamin Bell's mother was Anne Corrie[14].
  • Benjamin Bell was married to Grizel Hamilton[15].
  • A child of Benjamin Bell was George Bell[16].
  • A child of Benjamin Bell was Robert Bell[17].
  • A child of Benjamin Bell was William Bell[18].
  • A child of Benjamin Bell was Joseph Bell of Blackethouse[19].
  • Benjamin Bell held citizenship in Scotland[20].
  • Benjamin Bell worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Benjamin Bell worked as a farmer[7].
  • Benjamin Bell worked as an anatomist[8].
  • Benjamin Bell was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].
  • Benjamin Bell received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
  • Benjamin Bell was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • Benjamin Bell was a member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[24].
  • Benjamin Bell was a member of Aesculapian Club[25].
  • Benjamin Bell is recorded as male[26].
  • Benjamin Bell's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Bell was born in Dumfries[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 6, 1749[3] and September 16, 1749[10]. His father was George Bell[13]. His mother was Anne Corrie[14].

Education

Benjamin Bell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6], farmer[7], and anatomist[8].

Recognition

Benjamin Bell received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].

Personal Life

Among Benjamin Bell's spouses was Grizel Hamilton[15]. Children include George Bell[16], 1777–1832[28]; Robert Bell[17], 1782–1861[29]; William Bell[18], 1784–1849[30]; and Joseph Bell of Blackethouse[19], 1786–1848[31].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 5, 1806[5] and April 8, 1806[11]. Benjamin Bell passed away in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Canongate Kirkyard[12].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Bell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Bell born?

Born in Dumfries[2], Benjamin Bell…

Where did Benjamin Bell die?

Benjamin Bell died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Benjamin Bell's parents?

Benjamin Bell's father was George Bell[13]. Benjamin Bell's mother was Anne Corrie[14].

Who was Benjamin Bell married to?

Benjamin Bell's spouses include Grizel Hamilton[15].

What did Benjamin Bell do for work?

Benjamin Bell worked as surgeon[6], farmer[7], and anatomist[8].

Where did Benjamin Bell go to school?

Benjamin Bell was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].

What awards did Benjamin Bell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation surgeon, farmer, anatomist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Scotland
    Award received
    Father George Bell
    Has works in the collection The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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