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William Canton (1845–1926)
William Canton (1845–1926) was a British poet, journalist, and children's writer. Born into a Catholic family and briefly prepared for the priesthood, he later became a Protestant and worked in religious journalism and publishing. He is best known for The Invisible Playmate and A Child's Book of Saints, gentle imaginative books shaped by his daughter Winifred's short life.
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Born 1845, died 1926. Non-Catholic Christian: Protestant. Sources checked 2026-11-09.