In which region of England is William Caxton believed to have been born?
Weald of Kent
Yorkshire
Cornwall
Lake District
Answer
Although the exact location of William Caxton's birth is unknown, it is believed that he was born in the Weald of Kent, a wooded region in southeastern England. Possible birthplaces include Hadlow or Tenterden.
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