Henry David Thoreau
American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817–1862)
Henry David Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817 in Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse and died on May 6, 1862 in Concord, aged 44. Recorded occupations: poet, philosopher, essayist, autobiographer, diarist and translator. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: Western philosophy. Fields of work: writing, ethics, political philosophy and social philosophy. Notable works include “Walden” and “Civil Disobedience”. Educated at Harvard College and Harvard University. Honours include Hall of Fame for Great Americans.
- Born
- July 12, 1817 · Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse
- Died
- May 6, 1862 · Concord
- Age at death
- 44
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- poet, philosopher, essayist, autobiographer, diarist, translator
- Movements
- Western philosophy
- Notable works
- Walden, Civil Disobedience
- Education
- Harvard College, Harvard University
- Honours
- Hall of Fame for Great Americans
- Wikipedia editions
- 88 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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