About John Bell
Lived 1788 – 1855 (aged 67). John Bell was a British missionary.
John Bell (1788–1855) (19 October 1788 – 26 October 1855) was an English Wesleyan minister who came to Newfoundland as the senior man in a team of missionaries sent out by the British Wesleyan Conference.
Bell became the chairman of the Newfoundland mission when he and the other missionaries arrived in 1816. He became a strong force in Newfoundland at a time of considerable economic depression. The Wesleyan missionaries under his leadership improved conditions for their congregations and the region as a whole.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Bell?
19th century English Wesleyan missionary, born 1788
When was John Bell born?
John Bell was born on 19 October 1788 in Kingston upon Hull.
When did John Bell die?
John Bell died on 26 October 1855.
What was John Bell's occupation?
John Bell was a missionary.
What nationality was John Bell?
John Bell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bell (Wesleyan minister)
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