Herbert Spencer
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Herbert Spencer
Summary
Herbert Spencer is a human[1]. He was born in Derby[2]. He was born on April 27, 1820[3]. He died in Brighton[4]. He died on December 8, 1903[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], economist[7], anthropologist[8], psychologist[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,816 views/month, #6,651 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Derby[2], Herbert Spencer…
- Herbert Spencer passed away in Brighton[4].
- Herbert Spencer was born on April 27, 1820[3].
- Herbert Spencer was born on April 27, 1824[12].
- Herbert Spencer was born on April 28, 1820[13].
- Herbert Spencer died on December 8, 1903[5].
- Herbert Spencer died on 1903[14].
- Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[15].
- Herbert Spencer's father was William George Spencer[16].
- Herbert Spencer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
- English was Herbert Spencer's native language[18].
- Herbert Spencer is identified as part of the British ethnic group[19].
- Herbert Spencer worked as a philosopher[6].
- Herbert Spencer worked as an economist[7].
- Herbert Spencer worked as an anthropologist[8].
- Herbert Spencer worked as a psychologist[9].
- Herbert Spencer worked as a journalist[10].
- Herbert Spencer's professions included sociologist[20].
- Herbert Spencer's field of work was botany[21].
- Herbert Spencer was employed by The Economist[22].
- A notable work attributed to Herbert Spencer is The Study of Sociology[23].
- A notable work attributed to Herbert Spencer is Mr. Martineau on Evolution[24].
- A notable work attributed to Herbert Spencer is Social Statics[25].
- Herbert Spencer was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[26].
- Herbert Spencer was a member of Athenaeum Club[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Herbert Spencer was born in Derby[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 27, 1820[3], April 27, 1824[12], and April 28, 1820[13]. His father was William George Spencer[16]. He is identified as part of the British ethnic group[19]. English was his native language[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], economist[7], anthropologist[8], psychologist[9], journalist[10], and sociologist[20]. Herbert Spencer's field of work was botany[21]. Among his employers was The Economist[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Study of Sociology[23], a scientific work[28]; Mr. Martineau on Evolution[24], a scientific work[29]; and Social Statics[25], a literary work[30].
Personal Life
Herbert Spencer's religion is recorded as agnosticism[31].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 8, 1903[5] and 1903[14]. Herbert Spencer died in Brighton[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[15].
Why It Matters
Herbert Spencer ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,816 views/month, #6,651 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by Charles Darwin[34], a geologist[35], 1809–1882[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], awarded the Royal Medal[38], specialised in biology[39]; Émile Durkheim[40], an anthropologist[41], 1858–1917[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44], specialised in sociology of religion[45]; H. L. Mencken[46], a satirist[47], 1880–1956[48], of United States[49]; Henri Bergson[50], a philosopher[51], 1859–1941[52], of France[53], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[54], specialised in philosophy[55]; Ernst Mach[56], a physicist[57], 1838–1916[58], of Kingdom of Bohemia[59], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[60], specialised in physics[61]; and Bolesław Prus[62], a journalist[63], 1847–1912[64], of Poland[65], awarded the Cross of Independence with Swords[66], specialised in fiction[67].
FAQs
Where was Herbert Spencer born?
Herbert Spencer was born in Derby[2].
Where did Herbert Spencer die?
Herbert Spencer passed away in Brighton[4].
Who were Herbert Spencer's parents?
Herbert Spencer's father was William George Spencer[16].
What did Herbert Spencer do for work?
Herbert Spencer worked as philosopher[6], economist[7], anthropologist[8], psychologist[9], and journalist[10].
Who did Herbert Spencer influence?
Herbert Spencer has been cited as an influence by Charles Darwin[34], Émile Durkheim[40], H. L. Mencken[46], and Henri Bergson[50].