William Godwin
English journalist, political philosopher and novelist (1756–1836)
William Godwin was born on March 3, 1756 in Wisbech and died on April 7, 1836 in London, aged 80. Recorded occupations: writer, political philosopher, novelist, philosopher, journalist and science fiction writer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Kingdom of Great Britain. Fields of work: philosophical anarchism and political philosophy. Notable works include “Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams”.
- Born
- March 3, 1756 · Wisbech
- Died
- April 7, 1836 · London
- Age at death
- 80
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- writer, political philosopher, novelist, philosopher, journalist, science fiction writer
- Notable works
- Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams
- Wikipedia editions
- 53 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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