William Godwin
English journalist and political author
Born
March 3rd, 1756
269 years ago
Died
April 7th, 1836
189 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Authored 'Political Justice'
Wrote 'Things As They Are'
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