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William Godwin

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (March 2, 1756-April 7, 1836)
    Born in Wisbech, England, United Kingdom
    Published 'Sketches of History (1784),' 'Enquiry concerning Political Justice, and its Influence on General Virtue and Happiness (1793),' 'The Adventures of Caleb Williams (1794),' 'Memoirs of the Author of a Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1798)' and 'Of Population: An Enquiry Concerning the Power of Increase in the Numbers of Mankind (1820)'
    Father of Mary Shelley, and husband ofMary Wollstonecraft

Why he might be annoying:

    He was an anarchist.
    He leeched off his son-in-law, Percy Bysshe Shelley
    He was against state education.
    He published a book about his wife shortly after she died, which shocked audiences at the time with its details of her premarital love affairs, suicide attempts and illegitimate daughter.
    He believed that families were a microcosm of tyranny.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He wrote the first murder mystery novel.
    He frequently gave money to his poor brothers.
    He was very logical.
    Even though he did not believe in marriage, he married his wife to protect her reputation.
    He had a happy marriage before his wife died in childbirth.
    He raised a talented daughter.

Credit: Pandatronic


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 67.80% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 48 Votes: 56.25% Annoying