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William Twizell Wawn

1837 – 1901

(1837-1901) mariner, cartographer, artist and author

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About William Twizell Wawn

Lived 1837 – 1901 (aged 63–64). William Twizell Wawn was an artist.

William Twizell Wawn (1837–1901) was a British ship captain, author, and artist.

Career

He worked at a York architect before serving in on ships trading to and from India. An artist, he produced drawings of islanders and fish.

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Important facts

Born

6 January 1837

Birth century

19th century

Died

1901

Occupation

Artist

Also known as

W. T. Wawn, William T. Wawn

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Twizell Wawn's

Christian Friedrich Schönbein

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Twizell Wawn?

(1837-1901) mariner, cartographer, artist and author

When was William Twizell Wawn born?

William Twizell Wawn was born on 6 January 1837.

When did William Twizell Wawn die?

William Twizell Wawn died in 1901.

What was William Twizell Wawn's occupation?

William Twizell Wawn was an artist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Twizell Wawn

· Wikidata: Q21539662

· DBpedia: William T. Wawn

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