About William Fox
Lived 1826 – 1890 (aged 63–64). William Fox was a New Zealand and Irish explorer and gold miner.
William Fox ( 1827–9 April 1890) was a New Zealand gold prospector and goldminer. He was born in Ireland on 1827. After his discovery of gold in the Arrow River in Otago in 1862 the mining township that sprang up was briefly known as Fox's, before becoming Arrowtown.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Fox?
New Zealand gold prospector and miner (1826/7–1890)
When was William Fox born?
William Fox was born in 1826 in Ireland.
When did William Fox die?
William Fox died on 9 April 1890.
What was William Fox's occupation?
William Fox was an explorer and gold miner.
What nationality was William Fox?
William Fox was New Zealand and Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Fox (goldminer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Fox. https://biography.guide/william-fox-explorer/
MLA: "William Fox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-fox-explorer/.
Chicago: "William Fox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-fox-explorer/.
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