The philosopher William Blake passed away at age 69, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Romantic-period English philosopher, poet, and illustrator. He influenced the visual arts of the Romantic Age.
He belonged to a family of Dissenters, who were believed to have attended a Moravian Church. The Bible influenced much of his early life.
He was not widely known during his lifetime, but after his death, he became regarded as one of the greatest thinkers of the age.
How did William Blake die?
Pulmonary Edema caused William Blake's death in 1827.
Cause of death | Pulmonary Edema |
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Age of death | 69 years |
Profession | Philosopher |
Birthday | November 28, 1757 |
Death date | August 12, 1827 |
Place of death | London, United Kingdom |
Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"The fool who persists in his folly will become wise."
William Blake
"To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour."
William Blake
"I am in you and you in me, mutual in divine love."
William Blake
"To generalize is to be an idiot."
William Blake
"The man who never in his mind and thoughts travel'd to heaven is no artist."
William Blake