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William Godwin
About
English journalist, political philosopher and novelist (1756–1836)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Godwin
- Born
- 1756-03-03
- Died
- 1836-04-07
- Occupation
- writer / political philosopher / novelist / philosopher / journalist / science fiction writer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Wisbech
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMary WollstonecraftFrom 1797-03-29
- SpouseMary Jane GodwinFrom 1801-12
Family
- FatherJohn Godwin
- MotherGeraldine Worthswood
- ChildMary Shelley
- ChildWilliam Godwin the Younger
- ChildClaire Clairmont
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Notable Works
- Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams1794 British three-volume Jacobin mystery novel by William Godwin
Languages
Native language
- French
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q188569 ↗
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