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William Beckford
About
English slaver, art collector, and novelist (1760–1844)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Beckford
- Born
- 1760-10-01
- Died
- 1844-05-02
- Occupation
- writer / politician / architect / novelist / plantation owner / art collector / collector
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Wiltshire
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMargaret GordonFrom 1783-05-05
Family
- FatherWilliam Beckford
- MotherMaria Hamilton
- SiblingElizabeth Hervey
- ChildSusan Euphemia Beckford
- ChildMargaret Beckford
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Notable Works
- Vatheknovel by William Beckford
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q361026 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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