William Ewart
British politician
Died when: 70 years 267 days (848 months)Star Sign: Taurus
William Ewart (1 May 1798 – 23 January 1869) was a British politician.In 1863, Ewart conceived the idea of a Blue plaque to commemorate a link between a location and a famous person or event, serving as a historical marker.
It is the oldest such scheme in the world.
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