William Morris
textile designer, artist, writer, printer (1834–1896)
William Morris was born on March 24, 1834 in Walthamstow and died on October 3, 1896 in Hammersmith, aged 62. Recorded occupations: architect, poet, designer, graphic designer, painter and science fiction writer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Associated movements: Arts and Crafts movement and Symbolism. Notable works include “Red House”, “A Dream of John Ball”, “Willow Boughs” and “Strawberry Thief”. Educated at Exeter College and Marlborough College.
- Born
- March 24, 1834 · Walthamstow
- Died
- October 3, 1896 · Hammersmith
- Age at death
- 62
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
- Occupations
- architect, poet, designer, graphic designer, painter, science fiction writer
- Movements
- Arts and Crafts movement, Symbolism
- Notable works
- Red House, A Dream of John Ball, Willow Boughs, Strawberry Thief
- Education
- Exeter College, Marlborough College
- Wikipedia editions
- 59 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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