Probably born Tenterden, Kent.
Printer, in 1474, producing the first book printed in English "The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye".
Died Westminster.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Caxton
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Caxton Hall - head 2 - Caxton
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