Simon Wilkin
1790–1862 (age 72)
Biography
Simon Wilkin (1790–1862) was an accomplished editor and man of letters whose scholarly work contributed significantly to nineteenth-century literary and historical scholarship. His editorial efforts helped preserve and present important texts to contemporary and future generations of readers.
Wilkin's career reflected the intellectual ferment of the nineteenth century, a period when editors and scholars played a crucial role in shaping public understanding of literature and history. His burial at Costessey in Norfolk marks the resting place of a dedicated scholar whose work advanced the cause of literary preservation and study.