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William Chambers of Glenormiston | |
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| Lord Provost of Edinburgh | |
| In office 1865–1869 | |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Preceded by | Charles Lawson of Borthwick Hall |
| Succeeded by | William Law |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1800 Peebles, Scotland |
| Died | 20 May 1883 (aged 83) |
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William Chambers of Glenormiston FRSE (/ˈtʃeɪmbərz/; 16 April 1800[1] – 20 May 1883) was a Scottish publisher and politician, the brother (and business partner) of Robert Chambers. The brothers were influential in the mid-19th century, in both scientific and political circles.
- ^ Chisholm 1911, p. 821.