William Blake

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Poet · United Kingdom

Date of birth: November 28, 1757
Died on August 12, 1827: Died at the age of 69; Would have turned 268 today

English poet and artist (1757–1827)

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William Blake was a poet (United Kingdom). William Blake was born on November 28, 1757 in London. Among other things, William Blake was known for The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, The Ancient of Days, and Jerusalem.

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Work by William Blake

Title	Year
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell	–
The Ancient of Days	–
Jerusalem	–
Jerusalem The Emanation of the Giant Albion	–
Songs of Innocence and of Experience	–
Milton	–
Vala, or The Four Zoas	–

Facts about William

Born: November 28, 1757 in London
Died: August 12, 1827
Nationality: United Kingdom, Kingdom of Great Britain, and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations: Poet, Librettist, Artist, Illustrator, and Engraver
Languages: English
Education: Royal Academy of Arts
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 101 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: November 28, 1757
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

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In memory: Died at the age of 69
Today: Would have turned 268 today

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The New Church	–	–

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