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When and where was William Morris born?

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William Morris, the British artist and author, was born on March 24, 1834, in Walthamstow, near London, England.1

It is important to note that there is another historical figure by the same name, an American theatrical agent born in 1873, who is distinct from the British designer and craftsman.12