# General Lynden Bell — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> General Lynden Bell in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lynden Bell, Belinda

**First appearance:** 0118-cvi

## Who they are

A British general commanding a division in Palestine.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/vii)

Lynden Bell, as Chief of Staff, supports Murray's opposition to the Arab campaign, described as a 'red soldier' with a heartiness.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xvi)

Chief of Staff who intercepts Lawrence before meeting the Commander-in-Chief, urging him to be soothing and promising support for Arab supplies.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxviii)

Stands as a firm friend of the Arab cause, swearing that method was coming out of the Arab madness.

### [LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lvi)

Mentioned as former Chief of Staff under Murray, described as solidly built of professional opinion.

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