1756–1836
William Godwin
English journalist, political philosopher and novelist
80years old at death
29,254days lived
71%of the people on this site died younger
William Godwin was born on 3 March 1756 and died on 7 April 1836, aged 80 years and 35 days. That is 29,254 days in all.
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