About William Mowbray
Lived 1835 – 1916 (aged 80). William Mowbray was a New Zealand teacher.
William Mowbray (25 December 1835 – 21 June 1916) was a New Zealand teacher and musician. He was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England on 25 December 1835. He was headmaster of St Paul's School in Wellington, which changed its name to Thorndon School during his tenure, for 43 years.
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Who was William Mowbray?
Teacher, musician (1835-1916)
When was William Mowbray born?
William Mowbray was born on 25 December 1835.
When did William Mowbray die?
William Mowbray died on 21 June 1916.
What was William Mowbray's occupation?
William Mowbray was a teacher.
What nationality was William Mowbray?
William Mowbray was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Mowbray. https://biography.guide/william-mowbray/
MLA: "William Mowbray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-mowbray/.
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