What is "bessey"

Bessey is a commune in the Loire department in central France.

Bessey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Charles A. Bessey (1848–1909), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
• Charles Edwin Bessey (1845–1915), American botanist
• Ernst Bessey (1877–1957), American botanist, son of Charles Edwin Bessey
• Joanna Bessey (born 1976), Asian film and television actress
• Joe Bessey (born 1961), NASCAR owner and driver