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City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

William Hazlitt

1778-1830

 
 
William Hazlitt Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
1. William Hazlitt Marker
Inscription.

Essayist
died here

 
Erected 1905 by London County Council.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1830.
 
Location. 51° 30.861′ N, 0° 7.909′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Frith Street close to Soho Square, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Frith Street, City of Westminster, England W1D 3JA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dog and Duck (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John Snow (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Marx (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Joseph Rogers (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (about 90 meters away); John Logie Baird (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named William Nicholson (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
 
More about this marker. English Heritage notes that this plaque originally was green but has faded to a light blue.
 
Also see . . .  William Hazlitt (Encyclopedia Britannica)
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. "William Hazlitt, (born April 10, 1778, Maidstone, Kent, Eng.—died Sept. 18, 1830, Soho, London), English writer best known for his humanistic essays. Lacking conscious artistry or literary pretention, his writing is noted for the brilliant intellect it reveals." (Submitted on November 16, 2017.) 
 
William Hazlitt Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
2. William Hazlitt Marker - Wide View
Self-Portrait image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Hazlitt, circa 1802
3. Self-Portrait
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on November 15, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.   2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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