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William Beaumont

Photograph of William Beaumont Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
William
Surname
Beaumont

The Name William

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Resolute protector
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The Beaumont Surname

Origin
French, Norman
Meaning
A surname derived from a French place name meaning beautiful mountain or hill.
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