William Light
William Light (1786–1839) was a British draftsperson, military officer and painter.
Also recorded as Colonel William Light; Colonel Light; William, Col. Light.
Overview
Born at Kuala Kedah in 1786, died at Adelaide in 1839.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Places of work recorded in the authority are South Australia. Residence is recorded at Adelaide. Positions recorded include Surveyor-General of South Australia. Membership is recorded of Street Naming Committee.
Work by William Light is recorded in the collections of Art Gallery of South Australia.
Sources
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- 1.
“William Light”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2067103: William Light
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Elsewhere in Paintings
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- William LlewellynArtist
- William LogsdailArtist
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