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William Seward


(b. 1747, London, England – d. April 24, 1799, Dean Street, Soho, London )

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William Seward (1747-1799) was an anecdotist and member of London literary society. The son of a London brewer, he was a member of the circle surrounding Henry and Hester Thrale, and his circle of acquaintance included James Boswell, James Beattie, Frances Burney, and Samuel Johnson.

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