William Godwin

William Godwin was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism.

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Who was born first?

• William Godwin and Willem Bilderdijk were born the same year
• William Godwin and John Trumbull were born the same year
• William Godwin was born 1 year before Karl Leonhard Reinhold
• William Godwin was born 1 year before Alexander Hamilton
• William Godwin was born 1 year before Rigas Velestinlis

Timeline

1. John TrumbullJune 6, 1756 – November 10, 1843
2. Willem BilderdijkSeptember 7, 1756 – December 18, 1831
3. William Godwin (this page)March 3, 1756 – April 7, 1836
4. Alexander HamiltonJanuary 11, 1757 – July 12, 1804
5. Karl Leonhard ReinholdOctober 26, 1757 – April 10, 1823
6. Rigas Velestinliscirca 1757 – June 24, 1798

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