About William Dexter
Lived 1818 – 1860 (aged 41–42). William Dexter was an Australian painter.
William Dexter (1818–1860) was an English-Australian painter.
A book about William and Caroline, Folie A Deux: William and Caroline Dexter in Colonial Australia, was written by Patrick Morgan in 1999.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Dexter?
Australian artist (1818-1860)
When was William Dexter born?
William Dexter was born in 1818.
When did William Dexter die?
William Dexter died in 1860 in Redfern.
What was William Dexter's occupation?
William Dexter was a painter.
What nationality was William Dexter?
William Dexter was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Dexter. https://biography.guide/william-dexter/
MLA: "William Dexter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-dexter/.
Chicago: "William Dexter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-dexter/.
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