William Bell

Rev. William Bell (1731-1816) was an English poet and clergyman.

Life
Bell wss born in Greenwich, the son of William Bell, Esquire. He attended school there, then went to Magdalene College, Cambridge, earning a B.A. in 1753, an M.A. in 1756, and a Doctor of Divinity in 1767. He later founded the Bell Scholarships at Cambridge.

In 1765 he was domestic chaplain to Princess Anne, who helped him become prebend of Westminster that year and treasurer of St. Paul's in 1766. He served as vicar of St. Bride's (1776-1780) and Christ Church, Newgate (1780-1799).

Recognition
Bell is buried in Westminster Abbey.