William Penrose

Events

1

Episodes

1

Years

1783

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Penrose, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Founding of Waterford Crystal

   1783

   Role: co-founder and nephew of George Penrose

   1. 11783 · Waterford, IrelandFounding of the Waterford Glassworks

      George Penrose and his nephew William Penrose established the Waterford Glassworks in Waterford, Ireland, in 1783, beginning crystal production in the city.

Sources

1. Waterford Crystal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01