| Birth: | 1735 | | Death: | 1785 | 
Master engraver, appointed by King George III as 'Historical Engraver to His Majesty' after the enormous success of his print of the death of General Wolfe (q.v.). His monument shows 'the Genius of Engraving handing down to posterity the works of painting, sculpture and architecture; whilst Fame is distribution them over the four quarters of the globe.'
Cause of death: injury following a game of bowls
Search Amazon for William Woollett | | | Burial:
St Pancras Old Church Churchyard
St Pancras
Greater London, England |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jul 03, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 10237 |
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Björn Haglund
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Rest in Peace, William. See you in Heaven.
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Mary
Added: Mar. 17, 2013 |
I light a candle for William Woollett ...
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Candles
Added: Jan. 21, 2012 |
im glade i found you r.i.p
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josie
Added: May. 12, 2011 |
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