Damaris Cudworth Masham
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Summary
Damaris Cudworth Masham was born on January 18, 1659[1], in Cambridge[2]. She died on April 20, 1708[3], in London[4]. She worked as a philosopher[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Ralph Cudworth[7]
- Mother: Damaris Cradock[8]
- Spouse: Francis Masham[9]
- Child: Francis Cudworth Masham[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Influenced by: Plato[12], Aristotle[13], Plotinus[14], Augustine of Hippo[15], Nicholas of Cusa[16], Ralph Cudworth[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Family: Cudworth family[19]
- Family name: Cudworth[20], Masham[21]
- Given name: Damaris[22]
- IPA transcription: dəˈmærɪs ˈkʊdɜːrθ ˈmæʃæm[23]
- Relative: Ralph Cudworth[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[26], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[27], A historical dictionary of British women[28], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Sibling: John Cudworth[31], Charles Cudworth[32], Thomas Cudworth[33]
- Writing language: English[34]
Why It Matters
Damaris Cudworth Masham has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
She has been cited as an influence by John Locke[37], a philosopher[38], 1632–1704[39], of Kingdom of England[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[41], specialised in philosophy[42] and Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury[43], a philosopher[44], 1671–1713[45], of Kingdom of England[46], specialised in philosophy[47].
FAQs
Where was Damaris Cudworth Masham born?
Damaris Cudworth Masham was born in Cambridge[2].
Where did Damaris Cudworth Masham die?
Damaris Cudworth Masham died in London[4].
Who were Damaris Cudworth Masham's parents?
Damaris Cudworth Masham's father was Ralph Cudworth[7]. Damaris Cudworth Masham's mother was Damaris Cradock[8].
Who was Damaris Cudworth Masham married to?
Damaris Cudworth Masham's spouses include Francis Masham[9].
What did Damaris Cudworth Masham do for work?
Damaris Cudworth Masham worked as a philosopher[5].
Who did Damaris Cudworth Masham influence?
Damaris Cudworth Masham has been cited as an influence by John Locke[37] and Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury[43].