William Godwin
1756–1836 (age 80)
Biography
William Godwin was a writer and philosopher whose thought influenced debates about society, politics, and ethics across Europe. His works explored the possibilities of reason, individual liberty, and the moral responsibilities of citizens, leaving an enduring imprint on the age of Enlightenment and beyond.
He rests at St Pancras Old Church in Camden, where he is remembered as a thinker who challenged readers to imagine a more just and compassionate world.