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William Blake is Born
William Blake was born on November 28 1757 in the Soho district in London. -
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William Blake
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William Blake Doesn't Attend School
William Blake went to school only long enough to learn how to read and write. -
Blake Becomes an Aprenticed Engraver
William Blake became an aprenticed engraver to James Basire. William was into the arts at a very early age because of his father who encouraged him. -
William Goes to College
Blake became a student at The Royal Academy. He went there for six years and did not have to pay but had to provide his own supplies. -
William Gets Married
William got married at St. Mary's Church in London. -
Blake Begins To write Poetical Sketches
When William begins to write his sketches they are romantic. This could be because this was around the time when he met his wife. -
William's Poem's Get Published
William's romantic sketches that he had been working on got published. -
William's Father Dies
William's father's death was very devistating for him because his father inspired him to be artistic and to do what he did. -
William Became a Profesional Engraver
At age 21 William Blake became a profesional engraver. -
William Begins To Write
Blakke begins to write for a living. -
William Dies
Blake died at the age of 69. -
William's Wife Dies
His wife's name was Catherine Blake.
