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Bethell
Bethell is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Alexander Bethell (1855–1932), Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth *Anna Bethell (1882–1969), English actress, singer and stage director *Bob Bethell, Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 113th district *Christopher Bethell (1773–1859), Bishop of Bangor *Ernest Bethell, British journalist who worked in Korea under Japanese rule *George Bethell (1849–1919), Royal Navy officer and Conservative politician * Hugh Bethell (died 1679) (1615–1679), English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1679 * James Bethell, 5th Baron Bethell (born 1967), British Conservative politician *John Bethell, 1st Baron Bethell (1861–1945), British banker and Liberal politician, created Baron Bethell * Keppel Bethell, Major-General in the First World War *Lauran Bethell (21st century), American Baptist missionary * Leonard Arthur Bethell (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonard Arthur Bethell
Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Arthur Bethell (6 December 1879 - 15 December 1950) was a distinguished soldier in India in Edwardian times, and a successful author in the 1930s. He is chiefly significant as an author, providing a direct, unheroic and unvarnished narrative of British efforts to administer the Northern jungles of Assam during the early 20th century, often providing an alternative view to the official accounts. Personal life Through his father, Leonard was connected to Henry Edward Manning, Cardinal Manning, and to Richard Bethell, 1st Baron Westbury, Richard Bethell, first Baron Westbury, former Lord Chancellor of England. On his mother's side, he was connected to the ancient Highland Clan Maclean, Clan of Maclean. Leonard was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Boulogne in 1879, but the family address was 16 Royal Crescent, Walcot, Bath, Somerset. The family were in transit when the birth happened. The Bethell household 1881 census indicates a large and prosperous family. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
