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Birth in Gloucester
- When
- 23 August 1849
- Where
- Gloucester, United Kingdom
William Ernest Henley was born in Gloucester on 23 August 1849 to parents with literary and commercial backgrounds.
The event occurred in Gloucester, United Kingdom. His mother, Mary Morgan, was a descendant of poet Joseph Warton, and his father, William, was a bookseller and stationer. This birth marked the beginning of Henley's life as an English poet, writer, critic, and editor.
Sources
- William Ernest Henley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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