William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness
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About William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness
Lived 1929 – 1995 (aged 66). William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness was a British theatrical producer, politician and art collector.
William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness (31 March 1929 – 1 May 1995) was a British peer. He was the producer and financier of many West End plays, and an active member of the Royal Central Asian Society.
Early life Furness was born in Melton Mowbray, England, the only child of Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness, and his second wife, Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness (formerly Converse, née Morgan), an American socialite and mistress of King Edward VIII while he was still the Prince of Wales. supporters = On either side a sea dog reguardant Proper gutte d'eau. motto = I'll Defend
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British noble (1929-1995)
When was William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness born?
William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness was born on 31 March 1929 in Melton Mowbray.
When did William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness die?
William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness died on 1 May 1995.
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William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness was a theatrical producer, politician and art collector.
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William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness was British.
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