Gertrude Bell
An English writer, traveller, political officer, administrator, and archaeologist who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making
Biography
She played a major role in establishing and helping administer the modern state of Iraq, utilising her unique perspective from her travels and relations with tribal leaders throughout the Middle East. During her lifetime she was highly esteemed and trusted by British officials and given an immense amount of power for a woman at the time. She has been described as "one of the few representatives of His Majesty's Government remembered by the Arabs with anything resembling affection".
Publications
| Title | Publication Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Bell (webpage from Wikipedia) | A fairly long article about Gertrude Bell | Link |
Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Gertrude Bell born | 1868-07-14 |
| Gertrude Bell died | 1926-07-12 |
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