William Munford (1775 - 1825)
1775-08-15Mecklenburg County, USA1825-06-21Richmond, USA
William Munford
William Munford was an American legislator and court reporter, writer, poet, and translator.
After receiving a law degree, Munford entered politics, represented Mecklenburg County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and was elected to the state Senate. Munford was also a legal reporter for decisions of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, for which he prepared six annual issues a year.
He also published collections of poetry and engaged in translations of classical works, including Homer's Iliad.
Date and place of birt: | 15 august 1775, Mecklenburg County, USA |
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Date and place of death: | 21 june 1825, Richmond, USA |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Interpreter, Poet, Politician, Writer |
Genre: | History painting, Lyric poetry |