William Priestley
British wool clothier
About William Priestley
Lived 1779 – 1861 (aged 81–82).
William Priestley (1779–1860) was a Halifax wool clothier and a local musician, antiquary and literary gentleman. His strong interest in music, especially German, was manifested in his personal library, which housed many unusual items of German choral music;
Portrayal Peter Davison plays him as a depiction in the British historical drama television series, Gentleman Jack.
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Who was William Priestley?
British wool clothier
When was William Priestley born?
William Priestley was born in 1779.
When did William Priestley die?
William Priestley died in 1861.
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