No. 3,292 in the Index · Art
William Morris
Textile designer, artist, writer, printer (1834–1896).
The record
William Morris was a textile designer, artist, writer, printer. Born on 24 March 1834 in Walthamstow, Morris died on 3 October 1896 in Hammersmith at the age of 62.
Notable works include Red House, A Dream of John Ball and Willow Boughs. Morris studied at Exeter College and Marlborough College.
With a Wikipedia article in 78 languages, William Morris is No. 3,292 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 March 1834, Walthamstow
- Died
- 3 October 1896, Hammersmith (aged 62)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Architect, poet, designer
- Field
- Art
- Party
- Social Democratic Federation, Socialist League
- Education
- Exeter College, Marlborough College
- Genres
- Decorative art
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 78
Did you know
62
Lived to 62.
24 Mar
Shares a birthday with Dario Fo and Harry Houdini.
10
One of 10 people in the Index born in Walthamstow, with Harry Kane.
78
Has a Wikipedia article in 78 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
William Morris
- SpouseJane Morris
- SiblingIsabella Gilmore
- ChildMay Morris
One has a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Red House
- A Dream of John Ball
- Willow Boughs
- Strawberry Thief
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