William Hillary
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For the English physician, see William Hillary (physician).
Sir William Hillary, 1st Baronet (4 January 1771 – 5 January 1847) was a British militia officer, author and philanthropist, best known as the founder, in 1824, of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
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Sir William Hillary | |
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Born | 4 January 1771 |
Died | 5 January 1847 (1847-01-06) (aged 76) |
Nationality | English |
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Known for | Founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
Spouse(s) | Frances Elizabeth Disney Fytche (1st wife) Emma Tobin (2nd wife) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Mary Rolls (sister) |
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