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William Dixson

Australian businessman, collector and benefactor

Died when: 82 years 121 days (987 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

William Dixson

Sir William Dixson (18 April 1870 – 17 August 1952) was an Australian businessman, collector and benefactor who bequeathed his collection of over 20,000 items of Australiana to the State Library of New South Wales, forming the Dixson Library.

In recognition of his public benefactions, Dixson was knighted in the New Year Honours of 1939.


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