Sir William Burrell
(1861-1958)

Died aged c. 97

Sir William Burrell (9 July 1861 - 29 March 1958) was one of the world’s great art collectors. He and his wife Constance, Lady Burrell (1875–1961), created a collection of over 8,000 artworks which they gave to their home city of Glasgow, Scotland, in 1944, in what has been described as ‘one of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world’. It is displayed at the Burrell Collection museum in Glasgow.

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Sir William Burrell shipping magnate and art collector lived here 1902 - 1927

8 Great Western Terrace, G12 9XB, Glasgow, United Kingdom where they lived (1902-1927)