Thomas De Quincey
British author (1785–1859)
Thomas De Quincey was born on August 15, 1785 in Manchester and died on December 8, 1859 in Edinburgh, aged 74. Recorded occupations: linguist, journalist, writer, novelist, translator and autobiographer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Educated at Brasenose College, Worcester College, The Manchester Grammar School and King Edward's School.
- Born
- August 15, 1785 · Manchester
- Died
- December 8, 1859 · Edinburgh
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
- Occupations
- linguist, journalist, writer, novelist, translator, autobiographer
- Education
- Brasenose College, Worcester College, The Manchester Grammar School, King Edward's School
- Wikipedia editions
- 45 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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