Lewis H. Morgan
American anthropologist (1818–1881)
Lewis H. Morgan was born on November 21, 1818 in Aurora and died on December 17, 1881 in Rochester, aged 63. Recorded occupations: anthropologist, historian, politician, sociologist, lawyer and archaeologist. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include member of the State Senate of New York and member of the New York State Assembly. Notable works include “Mind or Instinct: An Inquiry Concerning the Manifestation of Mind by the Lower Orders of Animals”, “Ancient Society” and “Systems of Consanguinity and Affinity of the Human Family”. Educated at Union College. Member of National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Antiquarian Society and American Association for the Advancement of Science.
- Born
- November 21, 1818 · Aurora
- Died
- December 17, 1881 · Rochester
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- anthropologist, historian, politician, sociologist, lawyer, archaeologist
- Positions held
- member of the State Senate of New York, member of the New York State Assembly
- Notable works
- Mind or Instinct: An Inquiry Concerning the Manifestation of Mind by the Lower Orders of Animals, Ancient Society, Systems of Consanguinity and Affinity of the Human Family
- Education
- Union College
- Wikipedia editions
- 46 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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