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Life Summary

Name William John Clarke
Alternative Names
  • William John Clark
Born

20 April, 1805
Bridgwater, Somerset, England

Died

13 January, 1874 (aged 68)
Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

paralysis

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