William Harley
Textile manufacturer and Scottish entrepreneur who is known for his early contributions to the city of Glasgow, including the development of the New Town of Blythswood, covering Blythswood Hill, and pioneering hygienic dairy farming
About William Harley
Lived 1767 – 1829 (aged 61–62). William Harley was a British textile manufacturer and entrepreneur.
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Who was William Harley?
textile manufacturer and Scottish entrepreneur who is known for his early contributions to the city of Glasgow, including the development of the New Town of Blythswood, covering Blythswood Hill, and pioneering hygienic dairy farming
When was William Harley born?
William Harley was born in 1767 in Glen Devon.
When did William Harley die?
William Harley died in 1829 in London.
What was William Harley's occupation?
William Harley was a textile manufacturer and entrepreneur.
What nationality was William Harley?
William Harley was British.
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