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William Railton Biography and Timeline

Follow William Railton through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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William Railton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1838–1843Years on this page

1838

Nelson Memorial Design

Architect · London · Arts / Architecture

Wins the competition to design Nelson's Column.

Role range: 1838-1839

1840

Nelson Column Construction

Architect · London · Arts / Architecture

Construction begins on Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.

Role range: 1840-1843

1840

Nelson's Column

Architect · London · Arts / Architecture

Designs Nelson's Column for Trafalgar Square.

Role range: 1838-1843

1843

November 1843

Nelson Column Completed

Architect · London · Arts / Architecture

Nelson's Column is completed in Trafalgar Square.

Role range: 1840-1843

Records, sources and methodology

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