Joseph Bell

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.

Joseph Bell
Dr Joseph Bell
Born(1837-12-02)2 December 1837
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died4 October 1911(1911-10-04) (aged 73)
Milton Bridge, Midlothian, Scotland
Resting placeDean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland
EducationUniversity of Edinburgh Medical School
SpouseEdith Katherine Erskine Murray
ChildrenBenjamin Bell
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