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Pearce, William

Person

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William Pearce
has biography | a une biographie
British shipbuilder in the nineteenth century. In 1869, he took over management of the shipbuilding firm John Elder & Co, which was was actively involved in supporting Britain's naval empire and imperial commerce. Some of the company's clients included the African Mail Company and the African Steamship Company. Pearce converted the firm to a limited company called the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co in 1886.
was born | est né
8 January 1833
died in | est mort par
18 December 1888
has nationality | a la nationalité
has type | est de type
has association with | a une association avec
Elder, Isabella
is current or former member of
Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company

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Items with "main figure depicted | personnage principal représenté: Pearce, William"
Statue of William Pearce
Items with "has association with | a une association avec: Pearce, William"
Elder, Isabella
Items with "has current or former member | a pour membre actuel ou ancien: Pearce, William"
Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company