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William Godwin

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  • Born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England

    Born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England

  • Became a pupil of theologist Robert Sandeman.

    Became a pupil of theologist Robert Sandeman.

  • Moved to London and began writing about politics and religion.

    Moved to London and began writing about politics and religion.

  • Published Enquiry concerning Political Justice, and its Influence on General Morals and Happiness

    Published Enquiry concerning Political Justice, and its Influence on General Morals and Happiness

  • Published Things as They Are; or the Adventures of Caleb Williams, which is considered the first thriller novel.

    Published Things as They Are; or the Adventures of Caleb Williams, which is considered the first thriller novel.

  • Wrote essays regarding the treason trial of fellow British Jacobins.

  • Published a biography of his late wife, Mary Wollstonecraft

    Published a biography of his late wife, Mary Wollstonecraft

  • Published Of Population: An Enquiry Concerning the Power of Increase in the Numbers of Mankind

  • Published his final novel before his death, Lives of the Necromancers

  • Died in London, England

    Died in London, England