Martin, William (1772–1851), eccentric and self-proclaimed philosopher, was born on 21 June 1772 at the Twohouse, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, the eldest of four sons of (William) Fenwick Martin (d. 1813), who held several occupations including tanner, publican, coach builder, and fencing master, and his wife, ...
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Martin, William (1772–1851), eccentric and self-proclaimed philosopher
Thomas Seccombe
revised by Anita McConnell
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Martin, William (1772–1851)
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William Martin (1772–1851) by George Patten, c. 1821 © National Portrait Gallery, London