George Bell

British Anglican theologian, bishop and politician (1883–1958)
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George Bell

Summary

George Bell is a human[1]. He was born in Hayling Island[2]. He was born on February 4, 1883[3]. He died in Canterbury[4]. He died on October 3, 1958[5]. He worked as a politician[6], peace activist[7], Anglican priest[8], Anglican theologian[9], and bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hayling Island[2], George Bell…
  • George Bell died in Canterbury[4].
  • George Bell was born on February 4, 1883[3].
  • George Bell died on October 3, 1958[5].
  • George Bell is buried at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford[12].
  • George Bell is buried at Chichester Cathedral[13].
  • George Bell held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • George Bell worked as a politician[6].
  • George Bell worked as a peace activist[7].
  • George Bell's professions included Anglican priest[8].
  • George Bell's professions included Anglican theologian[9].
  • George Bell worked as a bishop[10].
  • George Bell held the position of bishop[15].
  • George Bell held the position of Bishop of Chichester[16].
  • George Bell held the position of Dean of Canterbury[17].
  • George Bell was educated at Christ Church[18].
  • George Bell's education included a stint at Wells Theological College[19].
  • George Bell received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • George Bell's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].
  • George Bell is recorded as male[22].
  • George Bell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • George Bell's Commons category is recorded as George Bell (bishop)[24].
  • George Bell's diocese is recorded as Anglican Diocese of Chichester[25].
  • George Bell's family name is recorded as Bell[26].
  • George Bell's given name is recorded as George[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Bell was born in Hayling Island[2]. He was born on February 4, 1883[3].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Wells Theological College[19], a seminary[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1840[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], peace activist[7], Anglican priest[8], Anglican theologian[9], and bishop[10]. Positions held include bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[35]; Bishop of Chichester[16], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1558[38]; and Dean of Canterbury[17], a position[39], founded in 1541[40].

Recognition

George Bell received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

Personal Life

George Bell's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].

Death and Burial

George Bell died on October 3, 1958[5]. He passed away in Canterbury[4]. Recorded place of burial include Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford[12] and Chichester Cathedral[13].

Why It Matters

George Bell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was George Bell born?

Born in Hayling Island[2], George Bell…

Where did George Bell die?

George Bell passed away in Canterbury[4].

What did George Bell do for work?

George Bell worked as politician[6], peace activist[7], Anglican priest[8], Anglican theologian[9], and bishop[10].

Where did George Bell go to school?

George Bell was educated at Christ Church[18] and Wells Theological College[19].

What awards did George Bell receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → politician, peace activist, Anglican priest +2
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