William Blake By LRedenbaugh Nov 28, 1757 William Blake was born in London England Oct 22, 1779 Admitted as a student to the Royal Academy of Art's Schools of Design Aug 18, 1782 Married Catherine Boucher Oct 22, 1783 Published his first volume of poetry, Poetical Sketches Oct 22, 1800 Moves to Felpham, Sussex for work for William Hayley Oct 22, 1803 Indicted on charges of sedition as a result of a quarrel with a soldier Jan 10, 1804 Acquitted of sedition charges Aug 12, 1827 William Blake Dies in his room at 3 Fountain Court