William Spurrell

Welsh printer (1813–1889)
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William Spurrell

Summary

William Spurrell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Carmarthen[2]. He was born on July 30, 1813[3]. He died on April 22, 1889[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], printer[6], bookseller[7], bookbinder[8], and stationer[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Carmarthen[2], William Spurrell…
  • William Spurrell was born on July 30, 1813[3].
  • William Spurrell died on April 22, 1889[4].
  • Burial took place at St David's Church[10].
  • A child of William Spurrell was Walter Spurrell[11].
  • A child of William Spurrell was Effie Spurrell[12].
  • William Spurrell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Spurrell's professions included publisher[5].
  • William Spurrell worked as a printer[6].
  • William Spurrell's professions included bookseller[7].
  • William Spurrell's professions included bookbinder[8].
  • William Spurrell's professions included stationer[9].
  • William Spurrell's professions included writer[14].
  • Among William Spurrell's employers was Bradbury and Evans[15].
  • William Spurrell was educated at Carmarthen Grammar School[16].
  • William Spurrell is recorded as male[17].
  • William Spurrell's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Spurrell's family is recorded as Spurrell family[19].
  • William Spurrell is part of book trade in Wales[20].
  • William Spurrell's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[21].
  • William Spurrell's residence is recorded as 37 & 38 King Street[22].
  • William Spurrell's family name is recorded as Spurrell[23].
  • William Spurrell's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Spurrell's work location is recorded as Carmarthen[25].
  • William Spurrell's work location is recorded as London[26].

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Origins and Family

William Spurrell was born in Carmarthen[2]. He was born on July 30, 1813[3].

Education

William Spurrell's education included a stint at Carmarthen Grammar School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[5], printer[6], bookseller[7], bookbinder[8], stationer[9], and writer[14]. William Spurrell was employed by Bradbury and Evans[15].

Personal Life

Children include Walter Spurrell[11], a printer[27], 1858–1934[28] and Effie Spurrell[12], 1849–1929[29].

Death and Burial

William Spurrell died on April 22, 1889[4]. Burial took place at St David's Church[10].

FAQs

Where was William Spurrell born?

Born in Carmarthen[2], William Spurrell…

What did William Spurrell do for work?

William Spurrell worked as publisher[5], printer[6], bookseller[7], bookbinder[8], and stationer[9].

Where did William Spurrell go to school?

William Spurrell was educated at Carmarthen Grammar School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. yba.llgc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. yba.llgc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . flickr.com. flickr.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . British Listed Buildings. britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. yba.llgc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. yba.llgc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    British book trade index id 65547
    Idref id 121300188
    Place of birth Carmarthen
    Archives at National Library of Wales
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