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Henry Bell

Scottish engineer (1767-1830)
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Henry Bell

Summary

Henry Bell is a human[1]. He was born in Torphichen[2]. He was born on April 7, 1767[3]. He died in Helensburgh[4]. He died on March 14, 1830[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Torphichen[2], Henry Bell…
  • Henry Bell died in Helensburgh[4].
  • Henry Bell was born on April 7, 1767[3].
  • Henry Bell died on March 14, 1830[5].
  • Burial took place at Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu[9].
  • Henry Bell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Henry Bell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Henry Bell worked as an inventor[6].
  • Henry Bell's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Henry Bell is recorded as male[12].
  • Henry Bell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Henry Bell's family name is recorded as Bell[14].
  • Henry Bell's given name is recorded as Henry[15].
  • Henry Bell's depicted by is recorded as Henry Bell, 1767 - 1830. Marine engineer[16].
  • Henry Bell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Henry Bell's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Henry Bell's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[19].
  • Henry Bell's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
  • Henry Bell's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Bell was born in Torphichen[2]. He was born on April 7, 1767[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and businessperson[7].

Death and Burial

Henry Bell died on March 14, 1830[5]. He died in Helensburgh[4]. Burial took place at Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Bell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Henry Bell born?

Henry Bell's place of birth was Torphichen[2].

Where did Henry Bell die?

Henry Bell passed away in Helensburgh[4].

What did Henry Bell do for work?

Henry Bell worked as inventor[6] and businessperson[7].

Related Entities

Kingdom of Great Britain United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Rhu Parish Church, Church Road, Rhu
    Aliases → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857 +2
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