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William Heinemann
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Born in Surbiton, Surrey
Born on 18th of May 1863
Died on 5th of October 1920

Born 1863. Died 1920 - English publisher.

Studied music before turning to publishing. Founded his publishing house in Covent Garden in 1890. Published the works of many famous writers including Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, H G Wells and Somerset Maugham.

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