Henry Bell | |
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| Born | 7 April 1767 |
| Died | 14 November 1830 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Paddlesteamer Comet |
Henry Bell (7 April 1767 – 14 November 1830) was a Scottish engineer who helped to pioneer the development of the steamship. He is mostly widely known for introducing the first successful passenger steamboat service in Europe in 1812.[1]