Mary Shelley_
Somers Town
"Born — Died "
Born
Somers Town
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Somers Town
Languages
English
Spouse
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1816)
Children
4 children: Clara Everina Shelley, Clara Shelley, Percy Florence Shelley, William Shelley
Parents
William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft
Residences
London
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (מִרְיָם)
Popularity
Tier A -- 172,363 Wikipedia views/month
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Zodiac
Year of the Snake, sign of Virgo
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Cultural Uplift
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AWARDS (1)
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
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Biography
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
Connections (12)
Married to
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Child of
William Godwin
Child of
Mary Wollstonecraft
Spouse of
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Parent of
Clara Everina Shelley
Parent of
Clara Shelley
Parent of
William Shelley
Parent of
Percy Florence Shelley
Sibling of
Fanny Imlay
Sibling of
Claire Clairmont
Sibling of
William Godwin the Younger
Sibling of
Charles Gaulis Clairmont
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Mary Shelley?
Mary Shelley was born on and passed away on at the age of 53.
Where was Mary Shelley born?
Mary Shelley was born in Somers Town.
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You can find more about Mary Shelley on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
