About William White
Lived 1799 – 1868 (aged 69). William White was a British publisher.
William White (3 January 1799 – 3 September 1868) of Sheffield was a British publisher of White's Directories. He began his career in publishing at the age of 18 when he joined Edward Baines of Leeds in the preparation of county histories and directories.
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Who was William White?
English publisher of directories, Sheffield
When was William White born?
William White was born on 3 January 1799.
When did William White die?
William White died on 3 September 1868.
What was William White's occupation?
William White was a publisher.
What nationality was William White?
William White was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William White. https://biography.guide/william-white-publisher/
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