William Whitehead
William Whitehead was a British poet, playwright and writer (1715–1785). He was born in Cambridge and died in Berkeley Square.
William Whitehead
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- Born
- 1715 · Cambridge.
- Died
- 1785 · Berkeley Square.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain · United Kingdom
- Occupation
- poet · playwright · writer
- Education
- Winchester College · Clare College
- Honours
- Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
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William Whitehead was a British poet, playwright and writer (1715–1785). He was born in Cambridge and died in Berkeley Square.
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William Whitehead is recorded as poet, playwright and writer.
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1715
William Whitehead born at Cambridge.
1785
William Whitehead died at Berkeley Square.
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