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William C. Morris
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William C. Morris, Buenos Aires is located in Greater Buenos Aires
William C. Morris, Buenos Aires
William C. Morris, Buenos Aires
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
Country  Argentina
Province Bandera Buenos Aires.svg Buenos Aires
Partido Hurlingham
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total 48,916
CPA Base
B 1688
Area code(s) +54 11

William C. Morris is a town located in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is part of a very large city area called Greater Buenos Aires. This town is found within the Hurlingham Partido, which is like a district or county.

Why is it Called William C. Morris?

This town is named after a special person, William Case Morris. He was an Englishman born in 1864. William Morris was a teacher and a very kind person.

Who Was William Case Morris?

William Morris came to Argentina when he was only ten years old. He arrived with his father. As he grew up, he became known for helping children. He started many places where children could live and be cared for in Buenos Aires. He was a Methodist, which is a type of Christian faith. He also founded the first Methodist Chapel in Argentina. William Morris returned to England shortly before he passed away in 1932.

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