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William Hunt

1842–1931

A Victorian clergyman and historian, he helped shape how generations of readers encountered early English history. His work ranges from church history to major reference writing, making him a steady guide to medieval Britain.

2 Audiobooks

The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

by William Hunt

The English Church in the Middle Ages

The English Church in the Middle Ages

by William Hunt

About the author

Born in 1842, William Hunt was an English clergyman, biographer, and historian. He is known for writing on English history and for contributing many articles to important reference works, including the Dictionary of National Biography and the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.

Among his better-known books is History of the English Church, 597–1066, a study of the early English church. He also served as editor of The Political History of England, showing the breadth of his historical interests and his role in presenting history to a wider readership.

Hunt died in 1931. A reliable portrait was not clearly available from the sources I could confirm, so the image field may be best treated with caution.