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Sir William Smith
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Born in Thurso, Highlands
Born on 27th of October 1854
Died on 10th of May 1914

Born 1854. Died 1914 - Scottish businessman, founder of the Boys Brigade.

Active in Free College Church, Glasgow. Began Boys Brigade movement in 1883. Based on Christian principles it aimed to instil discipline into boys through camps and other pursuits.

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