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William Barton

1755 – 1826

Liverpool ship-owner; mayor of Liverpool 1816-17

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About William Barton

Lived 1755 – 1826 (aged 70–71). William Barton was a British ship-owner and importer.

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Important facts

Born

1755

Birth century

18th century

Died

7 January 1826, Liverpool

Occupation

Ship-owner, importer

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Positions held

Mayor of Liverpool

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Barton's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Barton?

Liverpool ship-owner; mayor of Liverpool 1816-17

When was William Barton born?

William Barton was born in 1755.

When did William Barton die?

William Barton died on 7 January 1826 in Liverpool.

What was William Barton's occupation?

William Barton was a ship-owner and importer.

What nationality was William Barton?

William Barton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Barton

· Wikidata: Q122946836

· DBpedia: William Barton (d. 1826)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Barton. https://biography.guide/william-barton-ship-owner/

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Chicago: "William Barton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-barton-ship-owner/.

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