Joseph Bell

Scottish physician (1837–1911)
Person human Q648680
Joseph Bell
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Joseph Bell was born on December 2, 1837, in Edinburgh.[1][2] He was the son of Benjamin Bell of Blackethouse and Cecilia Barbara Craigie.[2][2] He was educated at the University of Edinburgh.

He worked as a physician, surgeon, university teacher, and pathologist. His field was veterinary medicine. He was employed by the University of Edinburgh.

He married Catherine Murray (1865–present).[3] Their children were Jean Isabella Erskine Murray Bell, Cecilia Craigie Bell, and Benjamin Bell.[2][3] He died on October 4, 1911, in Edinburgh, and was buried at Dean Cemetery.[1][2].

Joseph Bell

Summary

Joseph Bell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on December 2, 1837[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 4, 1911[5]. He worked as a physician[6], surgeon[7], university teacher[8], and pathologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (845 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Bell's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Joseph Bell passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Joseph Bell was born on December 2, 1837[3].
  • Joseph Bell died on October 4, 1911[5].
  • Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[11].
  • Joseph Bell's father was Benjamin Bell of Blackethouse[12].
  • Joseph Bell's mother was Cecilia Barbara Craigie[13].
  • Joseph Bell was married to Catherine Murray[14].
  • A child of Joseph Bell was Jean Isabella Erskine Murray Bell[15].
  • A child of Joseph Bell was Cecilia Craigie Bell[16].
  • A child of Joseph Bell was Benjamin Bell[17].
  • Joseph Bell held citizenship in British Empire[18].
  • Joseph Bell's professions included physician[6].
  • Joseph Bell's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Joseph Bell's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Joseph Bell's professions included pathologist[9].
  • Joseph Bell's field of work was veterinary medicine[19].
  • Among Joseph Bell's employers was University of Edinburgh[20].
  • Joseph Bell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[21].
  • A notable student of Joseph Bell was Arthur Conan Doyle[22].
  • Joseph Bell received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[23].
  • Joseph Bell is recorded as male[24].
  • Joseph Bell's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Joseph Bell's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Bell[26].
  • Joseph Bell's family name is recorded as Bell[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Joseph Bell… he was born on December 2, 1837[3]. His father was Benjamin Bell of Blackethouse[12]. His mother was Cecilia Barbara Craigie[13].

Education

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

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], surgeon[7], university teacher[8], and pathologist[9]. Joseph Bell's field of work was veterinary medicine[19]. He was employed by University of Edinburgh[20]. A notable student of him was Arthur Conan Doyle[22].

Recognition

Joseph Bell received the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[23].

Personal Life

Joseph Bell was married to Catherine Murray[14]. Children include Jean Isabella Erskine Murray Bell[15]; Cecilia Craigie Bell[16], 1867–1955[28]; and Benjamin Bell[17], 1869–1893[29].

Death and Burial

Joseph Bell died on October 4, 1911[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Dean Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Joseph Bell ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (845 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Bell born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Joseph Bell…

Where did Joseph Bell die?

Joseph Bell died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Joseph Bell's parents?

Joseph Bell's father was Benjamin Bell of Blackethouse[12]. Joseph Bell's mother was Cecilia Barbara Craigie[13].

Who was Joseph Bell married to?

Joseph Bell's spouses include Catherine Murray[14].

What did Joseph Bell do for work?

Joseph Bell worked as physician[6], surgeon[7], university teacher[8], and pathologist[9].

Where did Joseph Bell go to school?

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

What awards did Joseph Bell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Joseph
    Field of work veterinary medicine
    Spouse Catherine Murray
    Family name Bell
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