Gilbert Wakefield
English scholar (1756-1801) · Writers · Died at 44
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.
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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.
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Deceased
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Lived 1756 to 1801 · aged 44
