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William Beckford
AuthorBooks · Second hand1760-1844
William Thomas Beckford was a British writer and politician. He was reputed at one stage to be England's richest commoner. Beckford was the son of William Beckford and Maria Hamilton, the daughter of George Hamilton. He served as a Member of Parliament for Wells in 1784–1790 and Hindon in 1790–1795 and 1806–1820. Beckford is best known for writing the 1786 Gothic novel Vathek, for building Fonthill Abbey in Wiltshire and Beckford's Tower in Bath, and for his extensive art collection.
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Birth
1760
Death
1844
First book
1786
Years writing
240
William Beckford was a multifaceted figure who excelled as a writer, politician, architect, and art collector.
His most famous work is the novel Vathek, an oriental tale that captivated readers of his time.
Throughout his life, Beckford published under the curious pseudonym Jacquetta Agneta Mariana Jenks.
His passion for travel was captured in his writings, where he explored his experiences in Spain and Portugal in detail.
Born in Wiltshire in 1760, this British author left a literary legacy consisting of over a hundred works.