19301: William Black
William Black was born on 9 November 1841 in Glasgow and studied at the School of Art. He became a journalist and moved to London in 1864, acting as war correspondent in the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian Wars. He wrote popular gothic romances, usually set in the Highlands, which were wildly successful in their day.
He died in Brighton on 10 December 1898.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 9 Nov 1841
- Date of Death:
- 10 Dec 1898
- Gender:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Author
- Record Maintained by:
- CEBL