William Leslie Bowles
William Leslie Bowles was an Australian sculptor and medalist (1885–1954). He was born in Municipality of Leichhardt and died in Frankston.
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William Leslie Bowles
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- Born
- William Leslie Bowles was born on 26 February 1885.
- Died
- William Leslie Bowles died on 21 February 1954. · Frankston.
- Nationality
- Australia.
- Occupation
- sculptor and medalist.
- Education
- Brisbane Central Technical College and Royal Academy of Arts.
- Languages
- English.
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William Leslie Bowles was an Australian sculptor and medalist (1885–1954). He was born in Municipality of Leichhardt and died in Frankston.
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1885
William Leslie Bowles born at Municipality of Leichhardt.
1954
William Leslie Bowles died on 21 February 1954.
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William Leslie Bowles was born at Municipality of Leichhardt and sources differ (the article records Municipality).
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William Leslie Bowles died at Frankston.
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