William Owen

printer and mineral water salesman in London fl. 1748–1793
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William Owen

Summary

William Owen is a human[1]. He was born on 1800[2]. He died on December 1, 1793[3]. He worked as a printer[4], bookseller[5], and publisher[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • William Owen was born on 1800[2].
  • William Owen died on December 1, 1793[3].
  • William Owen worked as a printer[4].
  • William Owen worked as a bookseller[5].
  • William Owen worked as a publisher[6].
  • A notable work attributed to William Owen is The Shetland Herring and the Peruvian Goldmine: A Fable[8].
  • William Owen is recorded as male[9].
  • William Owen's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • William Owen's given name is recorded as William[11].
  • William Owen's work location is recorded as London[12].
  • William Owen's start of work period is recorded as 1748[13].
  • William Owen's end of work period is recorded as 1793[14].
  • William Owen's street address is recorded as Homer's Head near Temple Bar[15].

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Origins and Family

William Owen was born on 1800[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printer[4], bookseller[5], and publisher[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Owen is The Shetland Herring and the Peruvian Goldmine: A Fable[8].

Death and Burial

William Owen died on December 1, 1793[3].

Why It Matters

William Owen is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

What did William Owen do for work?

William Owen worked as printer[4], bookseller[5], and publisher[6].

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  1. 8w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → William
    Idref id → 122654781
    Imported from → —
    Date of death → +1793-12-01T00:00:00Z
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