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William Hepworth Dixon was an English historian. During his life he travelled to many countries and wrote several travel books, biographies and historical articles. He was instrumental in organising the Great Exhibition of 1851 being appointed its Deputy-Commissioner. In 1853 he became editor of the popular literary magazine The Athenaeum.
William Hepworth Dixon was an English historian. During his life he travelled to many countries and wrote several travel books, biographies and historical articles. He was instrumental in organising the Great Exhibition of 1851 being appointed its Deputy-Commissioner. In 1853 he became editor of the popular literary magazine The Athenaeum.
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| Name: | William Hepworth Dixon |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of birth: | 1821 |
| Date of death: | 1879 |
| Roles: | Historian; Traveller; Writer; Editor |
| Project person ID: | SLP040 |
| Image rights: | World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo |
