E. P. Thompson
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Summary
E. P. Thompson was born on February 3, 1924[1], in Oxford[2]. He died on August 28, 1993[3], in Worcester[4]. He worked as a writer[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], novelist[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,218 views/month, #7,034 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Edward John Thompson[11]
- Spouse: Dorothy Thompson[12]
- Child: Kate Thompson[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Occupation: biographer[15], labor historian[16], peace activist[17], anti–nuclear weapons activist[18]
- Field of work: history[19]
- Employer: University of Leeds[20], University of Warwick[21], University of Pittsburgh[22]
- Educated at: Corpus Christi College[23], Dragon School[24], Kingswood School[25]
- Notable work: The Making of the English Working Class[26]
- Award received: honorary doctorate[27]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Movement: New Left[30]
- Doctoral student: Eric J. Evans[31]
- Military branch: British Army[32]
- Commons category: E. P. Thompson[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[34]
- Family name: Thompson[35]
- Given name: Edward[36], Palmer[37]
- Political ideology: socialism[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Edward Palmer Thompson[40]
Why It Matters
E. P. Thompson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He is credited with the discovery of moral economy[43], a type of economy[44]. Works attributed to him include The Making of the English Working Class[45], a literary work[46].
FAQs
Where was E. P. Thompson born?
E. P. Thompson was born in Oxford[2].
Where did E. P. Thompson die?
E. P. Thompson died in Worcester[4].
Who were E. P. Thompson's parents?
E. P. Thompson's father was Edward John Thompson[11].
Who was E. P. Thompson married to?
E. P. Thompson's spouses include Dorothy Thompson[12].
What did E. P. Thompson do for work?
E. P. Thompson worked as a writer[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], novelist[8], and journalist[9].
Where did E. P. Thompson go to school?
E. P. Thompson was educated at Corpus Christi College[23], Dragon School[24], and Kingswood School[25].
What awards did E. P. Thompson receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate[27].
What did E. P. Thompson discover?
E. P. Thompson is credited as discoverer of moral economy[43].