William E. A. Axon
William E. A. Axon | |
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Axon in 1901 | |
| Born | William Edward Armytage Axon 13 January 1846 Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, England |
| Died | 27 December 1913 (aged 67) Manchester, England |
| Occupations | Librarian, antiquary, journalist |
| Employer | Manchester Guardian |
| Spouses | Jane Woods
(m. 1866; died 1899)Setta Lueft
(m. 1899; died 1910) |
| Children | 4 |
William Edward Armytage Axon FRSL (13 January 1846 – 27 December 1913) was an English librarian, antiquary and journalist for the Manchester Guardian. He contributed to the Dictionary of National Biography under his initials W. E. A. A. He was also a notable vegetarianism activist.