Herbert Spencer
English philosopher and political theorist (1820–1903)
Herbert Spencer was born on April 27, 1820 in Derby and died on December 8, 1903 in Brighton, aged 83. Recorded occupations: philosopher, economist, anthropologist, psychologist, journalist and sociologist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Associated movements: freethought, positivism and utilitarianism. Fields of work: botany. Notable works include “The Study of Sociology”, “Mr. Martineau on Evolution” and “Social Statics”. Member of Academy of Sciences of Turin, Athenaeum Club, X Club and Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.
- Born
- April 27, 1820 · Derby
- Died
- December 8, 1903 · Brighton
- Age at death
- 83
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- philosopher, economist, anthropologist, psychologist, journalist, sociologist
- Movements
- freethought, positivism, utilitarianism
- Notable works
- The Study of Sociology, Mr. Martineau on Evolution, Social Statics
- Wikipedia editions
- 83 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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