About William Darton
Lived 1755 – 1819 (aged 63). William Darton was a publisher.
William Darton, Sr. (1755–1819) was a British publisher of children's books. His business was located on Gracechurch Street in London.
Darton was the son of John Darton, an innkeeper. Darton's son William Darton, Jr. (1781–1854) was with the firm in Holborn. Another descendant, Joseph William Darton (1844–1916), became a founding partner in the British publisher Wells Gardner, Darton and Company.
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Who was William Darton?
English children's book publisher (1755–1819)
When was William Darton born?
William Darton was born on 1 November 1755.
When did William Darton die?
William Darton died on 13 August 1819.
What was William Darton's occupation?
William Darton was a publisher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Darton. https://biography.guide/william-darton/
MLA: "William Darton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-darton/.
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