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Birth
He was born in London, England. His father was James Blake and his mother Catherine Hermitage -
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Wiliam Blake
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Beginning of William Blake's apprenticeship
William Blake began his apprenticeship at age 14 with his teacher James Basire. He learned to make prints, to read and write. -
William Gets Married
William got married at St. Mary's Church in London. -
William Goes to College
Blake became a student at The Royal Academy. He went there for six years and did not have to pay but had to provide his own supplies. -
Blake Begins To write Poetical Sketches
When William begins to write his sketches they are romantic. This could be because this was around the time when he met his wife. -
William's Poem's Get Published
William's romantic sketches that he had been working on got published. -
William's Father Dies
William's father's death was very devistating for him because his father inspired him to be artistic and to do what he did. -
William Became a Profesional Engraver
At age 21 William Blake became a profesional engraver. -
William Begins To Write
Blakke begins to write for a living. -
William Dies
Blake died at the age of 69. -
William's Wife Dies
His wife's name was Catherine Blake.