William Hutton (historian)

William Hutton
William Hutton, about 1780
Born(1723-09-30)30 September 1723
Derby, England, Great Britain
Died20 September 1815(1815-09-20) (aged 91)
Occupation(s)Historian, poet
Known forHistorian of Birmingham and Derby
Notable workAn History of Birmingham
SpouseSarah Cock (1755–?)
ChildrenCatherine Hutton

William Hutton (30 September 1723 – 20 September 1815) was an English poet and historian. Originally from Derby, he moved to Birmingham and became the first significant historian of the city, publishing his History of Birmingham in 1781.

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