William Henry Wright, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Henry Wright

Canadian prospector

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1876

Date of Death: 20-Sep-1951

Profession: geologist, explorer

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About William Henry Wright

  • William Henry "Bill" Wright (21 April 1876 – 20 September 1951) was a Canadian prospector. In 1911, he discovered the Kirkland Lake Break, which hosted seven gold-producing mines.
  • He used the proceeds from his gold finds to launch a national newspaper in Canada, The Globe and Mail.

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