William Beckford
(1760-1844)

William Beckford 1782 - by george romney William Beckford portrait by George Romney in 1782, when he returned from his Grand Tour of Europe. Foto: George Romney / Public Domain

English slaver, art collector, and novelist (1760–1844) – William Beckford was born in Wiltshire (Ceremonial county of England (use Q21694746 for administrative unitary authority)) on October 1st, 1760 and died in Bath (City in Somerset, England, United Kingdom) on May 2nd, 1844 at the age of 83. Today William Beckford would be 263 years old.

Age

how old was William Beckford when he died?

William Beckford died in 1844 at the age of 83.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 1st, 1760 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Wiltshire Ceremonial county of England (use Q21694746 for administrative unitary authority)
Death Date	May 2nd, 1844 (Thursday)
Death place	Bath City in Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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William Beckford

Birthday

When was William Beckford born?

William Beckford was born on October 1st, 1760.

Death

When did William Beckford die?

William Beckford died on May 2nd, 1844 at the age of 83 in Bath (City in Somerset, England, United Kingdom). Today William Beckford would be 263 years old.