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William Blackwood
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William Blackwood

Scottish publisher (1776–1834)

William Blackwood (20 November 1776 – 16 September 1834) was a Scottish publisher who founded the firm of William Blackwood and Sons.2

From Wikipedia’s article on William Blackwood (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Nov 20, 1776, died Sep 16, 1834.1

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Career

Occupation: businessperson, publisher.5

Personal life

  • BornNov 20, 1776, Edinburgh6 7
  • DiedSep 16, 1834, Edinburgh8
  • CitizenshipKingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland9
  • ResidenceEdinburgh10

William Blackwood married Janet Steuart (1780–1849) on 29 October 1805. They had a large family. Most of his sons joined his publishing firm in some capacity. All are buried with him at the Old Calton Burial Ground except where stated:

Alexander Blackwood (1806–1845)

Robert Blackwood (1808–1852)

Major William Blackwood (1810–1861) came later into the publishing business after a military beginning.

Isabella Blackwood (1812–1897)

James Blackwood (1814–1871)

Thomas Blackwood (1816–1855) (buried in Boulogne)

John Blackwood (1819–1879) who took over editorship of Blackwood's Magazine (buried in Dean Cemetery)

Col Archibald Blackwood (1821–1870) adopted a military career, died in Simla in India.

Janet Blackwood (1823–1870), married Archibald Smith and moved to London (buried in Kensal Green Cemetery)

From Wikipedia’s article on William Blackwood (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

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