William Townsend

auctioneer, politician and Mayor of Adelaide, South Australia (1821–1882)
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William Townsend

Summary

William Townsend is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1821[3]. He died in Mitcham[4]. He died on October 25, 1882[5]. He worked as a politician[6], auctioneer[7], and cobbler[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], William Townsend…
  • William Townsend passed away in Mitcham[4].
  • William Townsend was born on January 1, 1821[3].
  • William Townsend died on October 25, 1882[5].
  • William Townsend held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • English was William Townsend's native language[10].
  • William Townsend's professions included politician[6].
  • William Townsend worked as an auctioneer[7].
  • William Townsend worked as a cobbler[8].
  • William Townsend held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[11].
  • William Townsend held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[12].
  • William Townsend held the position of Minister of Public Works[13].
  • William Townsend held the position of Minister of Lands[14].
  • William Townsend held the position of Minister of Lands[15].
  • William Townsend held the position of Lord Mayor of Adelaide[16].
  • William Townsend's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[17].
  • William Townsend is recorded as male[18].
  • William Townsend's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Townsend was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[20].
  • William Townsend's Commons category is recorded as William Townsend[21].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[22].
  • William Townsend's family name is recorded as Townsend[23].
  • William Townsend's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Townsend's work location is recorded as Adelaide[25].
  • William Townsend's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], William Townsend… he was born on January 1, 1821[3]. English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], auctioneer[7], and cobbler[8]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[11]; Minister of Public Works[13], a public office[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1856[29]; Minister of Lands[14], a public office[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1856[32]; Lord Mayor of Adelaide[16], a position[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1840[35]; and Mayor of Unley[36].

Personal Life

William Townsend's religion is recorded as Congregational churches[17]. He was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[20].

Death and Burial

William Townsend died on October 25, 1882[5]. He passed away in Mitcham[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[22].

FAQs

Where was William Townsend born?

Born in London[2], William Townsend…

Where did William Townsend die?

William Townsend passed away in Mitcham[4].

What did William Townsend do for work?

William Townsend worked as politician[6], auctioneer[7], and cobbler[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [36] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . 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
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name William
    Manner of death natural causes
    Sex or gender male
    Date of birth +1821-01-01T00:00:00Z
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