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Farr, William

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Statistician, born at Kenley, Shropshire; studied medicine, and practised in London; obtained a post in the Registrar-General's office, and rose to be head of the statistical department; issued various statistical compilations of great value for purposes of insurance (1807-1883).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Farr, William'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​f/farr-william.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.