# Gilbert Wakefield

> Gilbert Wakefield (1756–1801) was an English scholar and controversialist. He moved from being a cleric and academic, into tutoring at dissenting academies, and finally became a professional writer and publicist. In a celebrated state trial, he was imprisoned for a pamphlet critical of government policy of the French Revolutionary Wars; and died shortly after his release.

*English scholar (1756–1801)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Born:** 1756-11-22
- **Died:** 1801-09-09
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3105890)

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