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William Beckford

William Beckford was a British writer, politician, architect, novelist, plantation owner and art collector (1760–1844). He was born at Wiltshire and died at Bath.

Also recorded as William, the younger Beckford; William Beckford the Younger; Becford; Beckfd; W Beckford; Beckford.

Overview

Also worked under the name Jacquetta Agneta Mariana Jenks and J. A. M. Jenks.

Born at Wiltshire in 1760, died at Bath in 1844.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Positions recorded include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Works named in the authority record are Vathek.

Work by William Beckford is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Chronology

  1. 1760William Beckford born at Wiltshire.
  2. 1844William Beckford died at Bath.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William Beckford (novelist)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q361026: William Beckford

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