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Mitchell, David Scott
Book collector and national benefactor who used his wealth and position to amass an unmatched collection of Australiana. His entire collection was bequeathed to the people of New South Wales as the Mitchell Library, in a building purpose built for it.
Milestone
Born
Sydney
19 Mar 1836
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Died
Darlinghurst
24 Jul 1907
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Buried
25 Jul 1907
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Name
Commemorated by
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Commemorated by
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Occupation
Position
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1850 - 1859
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1907
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Property
Occupied
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Relationship
Child of
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Child of
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Relative of
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