Rev. William Bell (1731-1816) was an English poet and clergyman.[1]
George Shepherd (1784-1862), Christ Church, Newgate, 1812. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Life[]
Youth and education[]
Bell was born in Greenwich, the son of William Bell, Esquire.[1]
He attended school in Greenwich, then went to Magdalene College, Cambridge, earning a B.A. in 1753, an M.A. in 1756, and a Doctor of Divinity in 1767.[1]
Career[]
In 1765 Bell 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).[1]
He founded the Bell Scholarships at Cambridge.[1]
Recognition[]
Bell is buried in Westminster Abbey.[1]
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External links[]
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