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Charles Alfred Bell

British civil servant and Tibetologist (1870-1945) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 75

Sir Charles Alfred Bell was the British Political Officer for Bhutan, Sikkim and Tibet. He was known as "British India's ambassador to Tibet" before retiring and becoming a noted tibetologist.

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Awards

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1870 to 1945 · aged 75