Luther Vose Bell

American psychiatrist and army surgeon (1806-1862)
Person human Q6705647
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Summary

Luther Vose Bell was born on December 20, 1806[1], in Francestown[2]. He died on February 11, 1862[3], in Indian Head[4]. He worked as a psychiatrist[5] and surgeon[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Samuel Bell[9]
  • Mother: Mehitable Dana Bell[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Position held: President of the American Psychiatric Association[12]
  • Educated at: Geisel School of Medicine[13], Bowdoin College[14]
  • Award received: honorary degree[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Participated in conflict: First Battle of Bull Run[17]
  • Family name: Bell[18]
  • Given name: Luther[19]
  • Described by source: American Medical Biographies[20], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]

FAQs

Where was Luther Vose Bell born?

Luther Vose Bell's place of birth was Francestown[2].

Where did Luther Vose Bell die?

Luther Vose Bell died in Indian Head[4].

Who were Luther Vose Bell's parents?

Luther Vose Bell's father was Samuel Bell[9]. Luther Vose Bell's mother was Mehitable Dana Bell[10].

What did Luther Vose Bell do for work?

Luther Vose Bell worked as a psychiatrist[5] and surgeon[6].

Where did Luther Vose Bell go to school?

Luther Vose Bell was educated at Geisel School of Medicine[13] and Bowdoin College[14].

What awards did Luther Vose Bell receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[15].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Gamaliel · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Samuel Bell, Samuel Bell
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of congress authority id → n84804911
    Open library id → OL2317074A
    Place of birth → Francestown
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