Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Wordsworth Biography and Timeline

Follow William Wordsworth through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

William Wordsworth, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1770–1850Years on this page

1770

Birth of William Wordsworth

Cockermouth · Arts / Literature

Birth of William Wordsworth

1798

Lyrical Ballads

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Lyrical Ballads"

1805

The Prelude

Arts / Literature

Publication of "The Prelude"

1843

Poet Laureate Appointment

Poet Laureate · Arts / Poetry

Appointed Poet Laureate

Role range: 1843-1850

1850

Death of William Wordsworth

Poet Laureate · London · Arts / Poetry

Death of William Wordsworth, 80

Role range: 1843-1850

Records, sources and methodology

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