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Signature of William Ralston Balch

William Ralston Balch

American encyclopedist, journalist, compiler and editor (1852–1923)

† 1923-03-08 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 1 language Wikipedia
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

William Ralston Balch was born on December 9, 1852 in Leetown and died on March 8, 1923 in Boston, aged 70. Recorded occupations: encyclopedist, journalist, compiler, editor and writer. Notable works include “The Complete Compendium of Universal Knowledge”.

At a glance
Born
December 9, 1852 · Leetown
Died
March 8, 1923 · Boston
Age at death
70
Occupations
encyclopedist, journalist, compiler, editor, writer
Notable works
The Complete Compendium of Universal Knowledge
Wikipedia editions
1 language
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q123821132 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about William Ralston Balch on Wikipedia.

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