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William Preston was a Scottish author, editor and lecturer, born in Edinburgh. After attending school and college he became secretary to the linguist Thomas Ruddiman, who became his guardian on the death of his father. On the death of Thomas, Preston became a printer for Walter Ruddiman, Thomas' brother. In 1760 he moved to London and started a distinguished career with the printer William Strahan.

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Occupation: writer, book printer
Citizenship: Scotland
Born: July 20, 1742, 1742
Died: April 1, 1818, 1818

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