Rev Gilbert Wakefield
(1747-1822)
Died aged c. 75
Wikidata WikipediaGilbert Wakefield (1756–1801) was an English scholar and controversialist. He moved from being a cleric and academic, into tutoring at dissenting academies, and finally became a professional writer and publicist. In a celebrated state trial, he was imprisoned for a pamphlet critical of government policy of the French Revolutionary Wars; and died shortly after his release.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Rev. Gilbert Wakefield B.A. 1747 - 1822 Born Nottingham. Tutor in Belles Lettres at Warrington Academy 1779-1783 and resided here during that time. Formerly a fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge. Died in London.
Bewsey Street, Warrington, United Kingdom where they lived (1779-1783)