William Combe
Born in
Bristol,
Bristol
Born in
1741
Died on 19th of June
1823
Born 1741. Died 1823 - English writer and adventurer.
Illegitimate son of wealthy London alderman. Inherited a fortune and lived life of adventurer frequently time in debtors’ jails. Best known for this three verse satires on popular travel books.
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