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Mary Wollstonecraft
About
English writer and intellectual (1759–1797)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Mary Wollstonecraft
- Born
- 1759-04-27
- Died
- 1797-09-10
- Occupation
- translator / philosopher / historian / novelist / essayist / governess / proprietor / travel writer / children's writer / writer / feminist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Spitalfields / London
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseWilliam GodwinFrom 1797-03-29
- SpouseGilbert Imlay
- PartnerWilliam Godwin
Family
- FatherEdward John Wollstonecraft
- MotherElizabeth Dixon
- SiblingCharles Wollstonecraft
- ChildMary Shelley
- ChildFanny Imlay
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Notable Works
- A Vindication of the Rights of Womanwork by Mary Wollstonecraft
- Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark1796 travel narrative by Mary Wollstonecraft
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- French
- German
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q101638 ↗
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