William Gifford
English critic, editor and poet (1756–1826)
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Summary
William Gifford was born on April 1, 1756[1], in Ashburton[2]. He died on December 31, 1826[3], in London[4]. He worked as a poet[5], journalist[6], writer[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1756[10], April 17, 1756[11]
- Date of death: 1826[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Educated at: Exeter College[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: William Gifford[16]
- Family name: Gifford[17]
- Given name: William[18]
- Depicted by: William Gifford[19]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[20], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24], BEIC Digital Library[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Devonshire Characters and Strange Events[27], The Spirit of the Age[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[31], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Writing language: English[34]
Why It Matters
William Gifford is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was William Gifford born?
William Gifford was born in Ashburton[2].
Where did William Gifford die?
William Gifford passed away in London[4].
What did William Gifford do for work?
William Gifford worked as a poet[5], journalist[6], writer[7], and translator[8].
Where did William Gifford go to school?
William Gifford was educated at Exeter College[14].