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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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Joseph Bell
1837-12-02 – 1911-10-04
Life & Legacy
Joseph Bell FRCSE (2 December 1837 – 4 October 1911) was a Scottish surgeon and lecturer at the medical school of the University of Edinburgh in the 19th century. He is best known as an inspiration for the literary character Sherlock Holmes.
Occupation & Career
physician, surgeon, university teacher, pathologist
Education
University of Edinburgh
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Employer
University of Edinburgh
Education & Institutions
University of Edinburgh
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Jean Isabella Erskine Murray Bell
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Family Child
Cecilia Craigie Bell
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Family Child
Benjamin Bell
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Family Father
Benjamin Bell of Blackethouse
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Family Mother
Cecilia Barbara Craigie
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Family Spouse
Catherine Murray
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Sources & Provenance
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