Biography.guide
Home › People › Painter › William Griffin
Portrait of William Griffin

William Griffin

1811 – 1870

New Zealand painter, labour reformer and gold miner

Don't just read it — keep itBiographies to ownE-book · Audio · Video From $7 →

About William Griffin

Lived 1811 – 1870 (aged 58–59). William Griffin was a New Zealand painter.

William Griffin (c.1811 – 13 July 1870) was a New Zealand painter, glazier, labour reformer and gold miner. He was born c. 1811.

Biography shop

Don’t just read it —
keep it.

Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.

  • E-book
  • Audio
  • Video
Browse the shop — from $7

Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free

Important facts

Born
1811
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Griffin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Griffin?

New Zealand painter, labour reformer and gold miner (1811-1870)

When was William Griffin born?

William Griffin was born in 1811.

When did William Griffin die?

William Griffin died on 13 July 1870.

What was William Griffin's occupation?

William Griffin was a painter.

What nationality was William Griffin?

William Griffin was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Griffin

· Wikidata: Q8010214

· DBpedia: William Griffin (painter)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Griffin. https://biography.guide/william-griffin-painter/

MLA: "William Griffin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-griffin-painter/.

Chicago: "William Griffin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-griffin-painter/.

Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.

Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC