William Caslon

English typefounder (1720-1778)
Person human Q18531085
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William Caslon

Summary

William Caslon is a human[1]. He was born on 1720[2]. He died on 1778[3]. He worked as a type founder[4].

Key Facts

  • William Caslon was born on 1720[2].
  • William Caslon died on 1778[3].
  • William Caslon's father was William Caslon[5].
  • Among William Caslon's spouses was Elizabeth Caslon[6].
  • A child of William Caslon was William Caslon[7].
  • William Caslon held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[8].
  • William Caslon worked as a type founder[4].
  • William Caslon is recorded as male[9].
  • William Caslon's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • William Caslon's family name is recorded as Caslon[11].
  • William Caslon's given name is recorded as William[12].
  • William Caslon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].

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Origins and Family

William Caslon was born on 1720[2]. His father was he[5].

Career and Affiliations

William Caslon's professions included type founder[4].

Personal Life

William Caslon was married to Elizabeth Caslon[6]. A child of him was he[7].

Death and Burial

William Caslon died on 1778[3].

FAQs

Who were William Caslon's parents?

William Caslon's father was William Caslon[5].

Who was William Caslon married to?

William Caslon's spouses include Elizabeth Caslon[6].

What did William Caslon do for work?

William Caslon worked as type founder[4].

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child William Caslon
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