Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Farr Biography and Timeline

Follow William Farr through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

William Farr, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1855–1855Years on this page

1855

Mortality Statistics

Statistician · London · Warfare / Crimean War

Uses mortality data to support military medical reform.

Role range: 1853-1856 – 1855-1856

Records, sources and methodology

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