THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
William Godwin
English journalist, political philosopher and novelist (1756–1836)
William Godwin was born on March 3, 1756 in Wisbech, United Kingdom and died on April 7, 1836, aged 80.
Born
March 3, 1756
William Godwin died aged 80.
Died: April 7, 1836
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Wisbech, United Kingdom
- Professions
- political philosopher, science fiction writer, journalist, novelist, philosopher, writer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about William Godwin
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
Family
- Child
- Claire Clairmont
- Spouse
- Mary Wollstonecraft
- Child
- Mary Shelley
All birth date sources
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- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- Find a Grave
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- The Peerage
- International Music Score Library Project
- Roglo
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was William Godwin when they died?
William Godwin died aged 80.
When is William Godwin’s birthday?
William Godwin’s recorded birthday is March 3.
Where was William Godwin born?
William Godwin was born in Wisbech, United Kingdom.
When did William Godwin die?
William Godwin died on April 7, 1836.