Dictionary of Sydney

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Wallace, William

Composer and violinist whose stay in Sydney was short but eventful.

Milestone
Born
Waterford, Ireland
1812
Died
Château de Haget, near Vieuzos, Hautes-Pyrénées, France
1865
Name
Alternate
Wallace, William Vincent
Occupation
Position
1836 - 1838
Relationship
Sibling
Spouse
Sibling

Wallace, William

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Hailed as the 'Australian Paganini', William Wallace was a musical star in Sydney on his arrival in 1836, but left only two years later, in debt, for adventures elsewhere.