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William Cecil Slingsby

British mountain climber (1849-1929) · United Kingdom · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 80

William Cecil Slingsby (1849-1929) was an English mountain climber and alpine explorer born in Bell Busk, near Gargrave, Yorkshire.

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In 1863 his family moved to Carleton where they opened a cotton spinning and weaving mill which operated for about 60 years, Slingsby was directly involved in the running of the Carleton Mill and was a partner from 1897 until his retirement in 1909.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1849 to 1929 · aged 80