William ('Bendigo') Thompson
(1811-1880), Boxer and ministerSitter in 1 portrait
Pugilist; known as 'Bendigo'; after a long and successful career, retired in 1850 and became a dissenting minister and preacher.
by Thomas Earl
oil on canvas, 1850
NPG 4191
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Stefan Duma
16 September 2017, 11:57
William "Bendigo" Thompson died August 23 1880.
From his tombstone in Nottingham.