William Hayley (1745 - 1820)

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Poet, dramatist, biographer. Friend and advisor of the poet Cowper and painters Joseph Wright of Derby, George Romney and William Blake. Biographer of Milton, Cowper, Romney. Father of sculptor Thomas Alphonso Hayley (1780-1800).

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Born: 9 November 1745

Died: 12 November 1820

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