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Wallace

Sir William Wallace ( died 1305) one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence

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wellington¹

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) nick name 'old nosey' due to his prominent nose
General during the French Wars notable for his victory at Waterloo.
Prime Minister November-December 1834.
Opposed the repeal of the Corn Laws which made him unpopular


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_Duke_of_Wellington 

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William_Thomas_Stead¹

 A well known journalist and author. Reported to have sat quietly reading a book in the First Class Smoking Room while the ship sank.

Reference: https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-victim/william-thomas-stead.html (accessed 17Mar21)

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Wordsworth¹

William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was an English Romantic poet. He was Poet Laureate from 1843 until his death.
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wordsworth (accessed 16May21)

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