# Edmund Burke

> Anglo-Irish statesman, political theorist and conservative philosopher (1729–1797)

**Wikidata**: [Q165792](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q165792)  
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## Summary
Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman, political theorist, and conservative philosopher (1729–1797) known for his influential writings on politics, religion, and society, particularly his *Reflections on the Revolution in France* (1790) and *A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful* (1757). His ideas shaped conservative thought and remain foundational in political science and philosophy.

## Biography
- Born: January 12, 1729, in Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland
- Nationality: Anglo-Irish
- Education: Trinity College, Dublin (1745–1750); University of Glasgow (1750–1752)
- Known for: Developing conservative political theory and contributing to aesthetics through his philosophical works
- Employer(s): Trinity College, Dublin; University of Glasgow; various political and literary circles in Ireland and Britain
- Field(s): Political science, philosophy, literature

## Contributions
Edmund Burke authored several influential works that shaped political and philosophical discourse:
- *Reflections on the Revolution in France* (1790): A seminal work that critiqued the French Revolution, arguing against radical political change and advocating for traditional institutions.
- *A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful* (1757): A treatise on aesthetics that explored the nature of beauty and the sublime, influencing later philosophical and artistic thought.
- *A Vindication of Natural Society* (1756): A work that defended traditional social structures against Enlightenment critiques, emphasizing the importance of community and tradition.
- *Speech to the Electors of the County of Mayo* (1789): A political speech that articulated his conservative principles and opposition to radical political change.

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