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William Beckford
English slaver, art collector, and novelist (1760–1844)
William Beckford was born on October 1, 1760 in Wiltshire and died on May 2, 1844, aged 83.
Born
October 1, 1760
William Beckford died aged 83.
Died: May 2, 1844
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Wiltshire
- Professions
- novelist, art collector, plantation owner, collector, architect, writer, politician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about William Beckford
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Pseudonyms
- J. A. M. Jenks, Jacquetta Agneta Mariana Jenks
Family
- Father
- William Beckford
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Integrated Authority File
- Babelio
- Find a Grave
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- NooSFere
- BD Gest'
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was William Beckford when they died?
William Beckford died aged 83.
When is William Beckford’s birthday?
William Beckford’s recorded birthday is October 1.
Where was William Beckford born?
William Beckford was born in Wiltshire.
When did William Beckford die?
William Beckford died on May 2, 1844.