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Armit, William Edington (de Marguerittes) (1848–1901)

policeman, journalist, explorer and public servant

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William Edington Armit, 1883

William Edington Armit, 1883

La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Armit, William Edington (de Margrat)
Birth

10 May, 1848
Liège, Belgium

Death

3 January, 1901 (aged 52)
Papua New Guinea

Cause of Death

unknown

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