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William Godwin
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William Godwin (1756–1836) was a British writer, novelist, philosopher, and journalist. Born in Wisbech, he was the native speaker of French but wrote in English. His professional fields included political philosophy and philosophical anarchism, and he adhered to atheism. He was married to Mary Wollstonecraft and was the father of Mary Shelley and Claire Clairmont.
Godwin’s notable works include *Mandeville*, *The adventures of Caleb Williams, or, Things as they are*, and *Godwin's Political Justice*. He is described by sources such as the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition and the *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary*. He died in London and was buried at St Pancras Old Church in Camden.
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- William
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Place of birth
- Wisbech
- Place of death
- London
- Child
- Claire Clairmont
- Occupation
- science fiction writer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- French
- Religion
- atheism
- Field of work
- political philosophy
- Image
- William Godwin by Henry William Pickersgill.jpg
- Political ideology
- anarchism
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- William Godwin
- date of birth
- 1756-00-00
- date of death
- 1836-00-00
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- Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary
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- William Godwin
- name in native language
- William Godwin
- place of burial
- St Pancras Old Church, Camden
- writing language
- English language
- P8168
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Works in European collections
36 objects attributed to William Godwin, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Lives of Necromancers : or, an account of the most eminent persons in successive ages, who have claimed for themselves, or to whom has been imputed by others, the exercise of magical power
Saint Leon : a tale of the sixteenth century
History of the Commonwealth of England : from its commencement to the restoration of Charles the second, 4. Oliver, Lord Protector
History of the Commonwealth of England : from its commencement to the restoration of Charles the second, 3. From the death of Charles the First to the Protectorate
Les avantures de Caleb Williams, ou Les choses comme elles sont
Les avantures de Caleb Williams, ou Les choses comme elles sont
The enquirer reflections on education, manners and literature, in a series of essays
Caleb Williams ou les choses comme elles sont
Lives of Edward and John Philips, Nephews and Pupils of Milton
History of the Commonwealth of England : from its commencement to the restoration of Charles the second, 1. Containing the Civil War
Enquiry concerning political justice, and its influence on morals and happiness, 1
History Of The Commonwealth Of England. From Its Commencement, To The Restoration Of Charles The Second. 4. Oliver, Lord Protector
The adventures of Caleb Williams or, things as they are. by William Godwin
History Of The Commonwealth Of England. From Its Commencement, To The Restoration Of Charles The Second. 3. From The Death Of Charles The First To The Protectorate
History Of The Commonwealth Of England. From Its Commencement, To The Restoration Of Charles The Second. 1.2. The Civil War 2
History Of The Commonwealth Of England. From Its Commencement, To The Restoration Of Charles The Second. 1.2. The Civil War 1
Recherches sur la population et sur la fakulté d'accroissement de l'espèce humaine : contenant une réfutation des doctrines de M. Malthus sur cette matière, 2
Life of Geoffrey Chaucer, the early English poet : including memoirs of his near friend and kinsman, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster ; with sketches of the manners, opinions, art literature of England in the fourteenth century ; in four volumes, 3
The Enquirer : Reflections on education, manners, and literature ; In a series of essays
Life of Geoffrey Chaucer, the early English poet : including memoirs of his near friend and kinsman, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster ; with sketches of the manners, opinions, art literature of England in the fourteenth century ; in four volumes, 4
The adventures of Caleb Williams or, things as they are
Saint-Leon Histoire Du Seizieme Siecle, 2
Enquiry concerning political justice, and its influence on morals and happiness, 2
History of the Commonwealth of England : from its commencement to the restoration of Charles the second, 2
Recherches sur la population et sur la fakulté d'accroissement de l'espèce humaine : contenant une réfutation des doctrines de M. Malthus sur cette matière, 1
Life of Geoffrey Chaucer, the early English poet : including memoirs of his near friend and kinsman, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster ; with sketches of the manners, opinions, art literature of England in the fourteenth century ; in four volumes, 1
Saint-Leon Histoire Du Seizieme Siecle, 3
Denkschrift auf Maria Wollstonecraft Godwin, die Vertheidigerin der Rechte des Weibes : aus dem Englischen übersetzt und mit einigen Anmerkungen begleitet
Life of Geoffrey Chaucer, the early English poet : including memoirs of his near friend and kinsman, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster ; with sketches of the manners, opinions, art literature of England in the fourteenth century ; in four volumes, 2
Les Choses Comme Elles Sont, Ou Les Averntures De Caleb Williams, 3
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Encyclopedic overview
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Anarchy
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