Debrett's
Williamson had begun his working career with the Geoffrey Bles Ltd (the first publisher of C S Lewis’ Narnia series). Before joining Debrett he was an antiques dealer, editorial assistant and held a series of other ‘odd-jobs’, but his happiest, longest and most prolific work was with Debrett. During his time as co-editor of the Book, he was also the editor of Debrett’s Distinguished People of Today series, which later became People of Today, as well as several books on royalty and European peera
Basic Information
- Category: publishing house
- Website: https://www.debretts.com/
Documented Facts
- Inception (Wikidata): 1769 (Source 2: Wikidata Q5248561, revision 2550129731)
- Headquarters location (Wikidata; date unspecified): Mayfair (Source 2: Wikidata Q5248561, revision 2550129731; Source 3: Wikidata label: Q124184, revision 2509842133)
- Country (Wikidata; date unspecified): United Kingdom (Source 2: Wikidata Q5248561, revision 2550129731; Source 4: Wikidata label: Q145, revision 2554939741)
Evidence and Sources
- Debrett's — Official Website (official)
- Wikidata Q5248561, revision 2550129731 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q124184, revision 2509842133 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q145, revision 2554939741 (knowledge-base)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-23
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Williamson had begun his working career with the Geoffrey Bles Ltd (the first publisher of C S Lewis’ Narnia series). Before joining Debrett he was an antiques dealer, editorial assistant and held a series of other ‘odd-jobs’, but his happiest, longest and most prolific work was with Debrett. During his time as co-editor of the Book, he was also the editor of Debrett’s Distinguished People of Today series, which later became People of Today, as well as several books on royalty and European peera
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