William Blake
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William Blake
Summary
William Blake is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1757[3]. He died in Charing Cross[4]. He died on August 12, 1827[5]. He worked as a painter[6], poet[7], theologian[8], collector[9], and printmaker[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- William Blake was born in London[2].
- Born in Broadwick Street[12], William Blake…
- William Blake passed away in Charing Cross[4].
- William Blake died in London[13].
- William Blake was born on November 28, 1757[3].
- William Blake was born on January 1, 1757[14].
- William Blake died on August 12, 1827[5].
- William Blake died on January 1, 1827[15].
- William Blake is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[16].
- William Blake's father was James Blake[17].
- William Blake's mother was Catherine Hermitage[18].
- William Blake was married to Catherine Blake[19].
- William Blake held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
- William Blake held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
- William Blake held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
- William Blake is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[23].
- William Blake worked as a painter[6].
- William Blake worked as a poet[7].
- William Blake's professions included theologian[8].
- William Blake's professions included collector[9].
- William Blake worked as a printmaker[10].
- William Blake worked as an illustrator[24].
- William Blake's field of work was poetry[25].
- William Blake's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Arts[26].
- William Blake's education included a stint at Henry Pars Drawing School[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Broadwick Street[12], a street[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Recorded date of birth include November 28, 1757[3] and January 1, 1757[14]. William Blake's father was James Blake[17]. His mother was Catherine Hermitage[18]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[23].
Education
Educated at Royal Academy of Arts[26], a national academy[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1768[35], headquartered in City of Westminster[36] and Henry Pars Drawing School[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], poet[7], theologian[8], collector[9], printmaker[10], and illustrator[24]. William Blake's field of work was poetry[25].
Personal Life
Among William Blake's spouses was Catherine Blake[19].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 12, 1827[5] and January 1, 1827[15]. Recorded place of death include Charing Cross[4], a monument[37], in United Kingdom[38] and London[13], a metropolis[39], in Roman Empire[40], founded in 0047[41]. William Blake is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[16].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Blake include William Blake Richmond[42].
Why It Matters
William Blake has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Olga Tokarczuk[44], a novelist[45], b. 1962[46], of Poland[47], awarded the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis[48]; William Butler Yeats[49], a poet[50], 1865–1939[51], of Irish Free State[52], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[53], specialised in fiction[54]; Ted Hughes[55], a poet[56], 1930–1998[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[59]; Ben Okri[60], a writer[61], b. 1959[62], of Nigeria[63], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[64], specialised in performing arts[65]; Clive Barker[66], a film director[67], b. 1952[68], of United Kingdom[69], awarded the Lambda Literary Award[70]; and Ancients[71], an art group[72], founded in 1824[73].
Works attributed to him include Milton[74], his prophetic books[75], The Tyger[76], The Marriage of Heaven and Hell[77], Auguries of Innocence[78], and Introduction[79]. Entities named for him include William Blake Richmond[42].
FAQs
Where was William Blake born?
William Blake's place of birth was London[2].
Where did William Blake die?
William Blake died in Charing Cross[4].
Who were William Blake's parents?
William Blake's father was James Blake[17]. William Blake's mother was Catherine Hermitage[18].
Who was William Blake married to?
William Blake's spouses include Catherine Blake[19].
What did William Blake do for work?
William Blake worked as painter[6], poet[7], theologian[8], collector[9], and printmaker[10].
Where did William Blake go to school?
William Blake was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[26] and Henry Pars Drawing School[27].
Who did William Blake influence?
William Blake has been cited as an influence by Olga Tokarczuk[44], William Butler Yeats[49], Ted Hughes[55], and Ben Okri[60].