Richard Bell

British Arabist (1876–1952)
Person human Q2149076
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Richard Bell

Summary

Richard Bell is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1876[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 1, 1952[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], and arabist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Richard Bell…
  • Richard Bell passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Richard Bell was born on January 1, 1876[3].
  • Richard Bell died on January 1, 1952[5].
  • Richard Bell held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Richard Bell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Richard Bell's professions included linguist[6].
  • Richard Bell worked as a translator[7].
  • Richard Bell worked as an arabist[8].
  • Richard Bell's field of work was Arabic studies[12].
  • Richard Bell's field of work was Islam[13].
  • Among Richard Bell's employers was University of Edinburgh[14].
  • Richard Bell was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • A notable student of Richard Bell was W. Montgomery Watt[16].
  • Richard Bell is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Bell's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Bell's family name is recorded as Bell[19].
  • Richard Bell's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Bell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Richard Bell's different from is recorded as Richard Bell[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Bell's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on January 1, 1876[3].

Education

Richard Bell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], and arabist[8]. Fields of work include Arabic studies[12], a field of study[23] and Islam[13], a major religious group[24], founded in 0631[25]. Richard Bell was employed by University of Edinburgh[14]. A notable student of him was W. Montgomery Watt[16].

Death and Burial

Richard Bell died on January 1, 1952[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Bell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was Richard Bell born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Richard Bell…

Where did Richard Bell die?

Richard Bell died in Edinburgh[4].

What did Richard Bell do for work?

Richard Bell worked as linguist[6], translator[7], and arabist[8].

Where did Richard Bell go to school?

Richard Bell was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Edinburgh
    Citizenship
    Different from Richard Bell
    Educated at University of Edinburgh
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