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Signature of William Harrison Ainsworth

William Harrison Ainsworth

English novelist (1805-1882)

† 1882-01-03 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 24 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

William Harrison Ainsworth was born on February 4, 1805 in Cheetham Hill and died on January 3, 1882 in Reigate, aged 76. Recorded occupations: writer, journalist and novelist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Notable works include “The Lancashire Witches”. Educated at The Manchester Grammar School.

At a glance
Born
February 4, 1805 · Cheetham Hill
Died
January 3, 1882 · Reigate
Age at death
76
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations
writer, journalist, novelist
Notable works
The Lancashire Witches
Education
The Manchester Grammar School
Wikipedia editions
24 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of William Harrison Ainsworth's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to Ainsworth. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1882: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q518359 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about William Harrison Ainsworth on Wikipedia.

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