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William John Birkbeck

William John Birkbeck Life story


William John Birkbeck was born at High House,Thorpe, on February 13, 1859. His parents were William Birkbeck and Elizabeth Margaret Cator. Educated at Eton (1872-1877), he graduated from Magdalen College, Oxford (1877-1881). On October 4, 1883 he married Rose Katherine, daughter of Mr. Somerville Gurney.

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