Ralph Waldo Emerson
American philosopher (1803–1882)
Ralph Waldo Emerson was born on May 25, 1803 in Boston and died on April 27, 1882 in Concord, aged 78. Recorded occupations: philosopher, poet, writer, essayist, diarist and biographer. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: Western philosophy. Fields of work: philosophy, capitalism, individualism and mysticism. Notable works include “Concord Hymn”, “The Humble-Bee”, “Music”, “Thine Eyes still shined”, “Waldeinsamkeit” and “Woodnotes I”. Educated at Harvard Divinity School, Harvard College and Harvard University. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.
- Born
- May 25, 1803 · Boston
- Died
- April 27, 1882 · Concord
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- philosopher, poet, writer, essayist, diarist, biographer
- Movements
- Western philosophy
- Notable works
- Concord Hymn, The Humble-Bee, Music, Thine Eyes still shined, Waldeinsamkeit, Woodnotes I
- Education
- Harvard Divinity School, Harvard College, Harvard University
- Honours
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Wikipedia editions
- 92 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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