About James Bell
Lived 1877 – 1934 (aged 56). James Bell was a New Zealand geologist and writer.
James Abbott Mackintosh Bell (23 September 1877 – 31 March 1934), known as Mack Bell to his Canadian friends, was a Canadian-born geologist, writer, and company director in New Zealand. He was born in St Andrews , Quebec on 23 September 1877 and graduated from Harvard University in 1904. In 1909, he married Vera Margaret Beauchamp, the older sister of the writer Katherine Mansfield.
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Who was James Bell?
geologist, writer, company director in New Zealand (1877–1934)
When was James Bell born?
James Bell was born on 23 September 1877 in Quebec.
When did James Bell die?
James Bell died on 31 March 1934 in Almonte.
What was James Bell's occupation?
James Bell was a geologist and writer.
What nationality was James Bell?
James Bell was New Zealand.
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