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William Billers

1689 – 1745

Lord Mayor of London

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About William Billers

Lived 1689 – 1745 (aged 55–56). William Billers was a British haberdasher.

Sir William Billers (1689 – 15 October 1745) was an English haberdasher who was Alderman, Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London.

In 1720–21, he was elected joint Sheriff of the City of London and in 1733-34 elected 399th Lord Mayor of London. In 1722 he became an Alderman for Cordwainer Ward. In 1726 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and was knighted in 1727.

He died in 1745 and was buried in Thorley church. He married Anne (–1750), daughter of Sir Rowland Aynsworth and Sarah Fleet (daughter of Sir John Fleet, Lord Mayor of London in 1693), by whom he had two sons and four daughters: John, William, Martha, Anne, Elizabeth, and Maria. His two sons and daughter Martha predeceased him. His eldest daughter Anne, who married John Olmius (later Baron Waltham) was his eventual heiress.

After his death, his extensive library was auctioned by Christopher Cock at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden on 22 November 1745.

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Important facts

Born
1689
Birth century
Occupation
Haberdasher
Positions held
Sheriff of the City of London, Lord Mayor of London
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir William Billers

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Billers?

Lord Mayor of London

When was William Billers born?

William Billers was born in 1689.

When did William Billers die?

William Billers died on 14 October 1745.

What was William Billers's occupation?

William Billers was a haberdasher.

What nationality was William Billers?

William Billers was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Billers

· Wikidata: Q28864157

· DBpedia: William Billers

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