William Paull [SEP] voice type
William Paull
William Paull (c. 1872 – 5 February 1903) was a British baritone at the turn of the 20th century. He was born in Cornwall, UK, in c. 1872. He had a wide repertoire ranging from opera and oratorio to the popular ballads of his day and was becoming well regarded as a soloist, when in 1903 at about the age of 30, his life was cut short by an accident whilst on tour in the USA.
Professional career.
His earliest known professional connection was with
William Paull (politician)
William James Paull (March 1846 – 21 September 1926) was a company director and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early days.
Paull was born in Cran Crae, Cornwall, England to parents William Paull and his wife Ann (née Tregoning). and educated in Cornwall and North Wales. On leaving school he gained experience working in his step-father's silver and lead mines. He migrated to Australia in 1873, firstly to South Australia where he managed the Yandana copper