About Catherine Godwin
Lived 1798 – 1845 (aged 46). Catherine Godwin was a British poet, writer, painter and novelist.
Biography Catherine Grace Garnett was born in Glasgow on 25 December 1798. Godwin and her elder sister were brought up by a friend of their mother, Mary Worboys, in the village of Barbon near Kirkby Lonsdale in Westmorland.
In 1854, A. Cleveland Wigan gathered together her poems and had them published with her self-portrait.
Selected works Alicia Grey, Or, to Be Useful Is to Be Happy Reine Canziani Josephine, Or, Early Trials The Wanderer's Legacy: a Collection of Poems, on Various Subjects Louisa Seymour, or, Hasty Impressions The Reproving Angel: A Vision Esther More, or, Truth is Wisdom Basil Harlow, or Prodigality is not Generosity Cousin Kate, or the Punishment of Pride Scheming, A Tale
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Who was Catherine Godwin?
Scottish novelist, amateur painter, poet (1798-1845)
When was Catherine Godwin born?
Catherine Godwin was born on 25 December 1798 in Glasgow.
When did Catherine Godwin die?
Catherine Godwin died on 1 May 1845 in Barbon.
What was Catherine Godwin's occupation?
Catherine Godwin was a poet, writer, painter and novelist.
What nationality was Catherine Godwin?
Catherine Godwin was British.
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· DBpedia: Catherine Grace Godwin
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