William Willet
William Willet was an English builder and the principal advocate for the concept of Daylight Saving Time, proposing the idea in 1907 to better utilize natural daylight in the mornings. His initiative aimed to save energy and make more productive use of daylight hours, leading to the eventual adoption of this practice in various countries around the world.
Born on Apr 10, 1856 (169 years old)
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William Willet is considered the true initiator of the daylight saving system, proposing the change in 1907.
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