William Shield, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Shield

British musician

Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1748

Place of Birth: Swalwell, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 25-Jan-1829

Profession: composer, violinist

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Shield (5 March 1748 – 25 January 1829) was an English composer, violinist and violist who was born in Swalwell near Gateshead, County Durham, the son of William Shield and his wife, Mary, née Cash.