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 has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[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 28, 1820^[12].
• Herbert Spencer died on December 8, 1903^[5].
• Herbert Spencer died on 1903^[13].
• Herbert Spencer is buried at Highgate Cemetery^[14].
• Herbert Spencer's father was William George Spencer^[15].
• Herbert Spencer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• English was Herbert Spencer's native language^[17].
• Herbert Spencer's professions included 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 worked as a sociologist^[18].
• Herbert Spencer's field of work was botany^[19].
• Among Herbert Spencer's employers was The Economist^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Spencer is The Study of Sociology^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Spencer is Mr. Martineau on Evolution^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Spencer is Social Statics^[23].
• Herbert Spencer was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin^[24].
• Herbert Spencer was a member of Athenaeum Club^[25].
• Herbert Spencer was a member of X Club^[26].
• Herbert Spencer was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei^[27].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Spencer was born in Derby^[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 27, 1820^[3] and April 28, 1820^[12]. His father was William George Spencer^[15]. English was his native language^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], economist^[7], anthropologist^[8], psychologist^[9], journalist^[10], and sociologist^[18]. Herbert Spencer's field of work was botany^[19]. He was employed by The Economist^[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Study of Sociology^[21], a scientific work^[28]; Mr. Martineau on Evolution^[22], a scientific work^[29]; and Social Statics^[23], 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^[13]. Herbert Spencer passed away in Brighton^[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery^[14].

Why It Matters

Herbert Spencer has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

He has been cited as an influence by Émile Durkheim^[33], an anthropologist^[34], 1858–1917^[35], of France^[36], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[37], specialised in sociology of religion^[38]; Henri Bergson^[39], a philosopher^[40], 1859–1941^[41], of France^[42], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature^[43], specialised in philosophy^[44]; H. L. Mencken^[45], a satirist^[46], 1880–1956^[47], of United States^[48]; Francis Ellingwood Abbot^[49], a philosopher^[50], 1836–1903^[51], of United States^[52], specialised in philosophy of biology^[53]; Ernst Mach^[54], a physicist^[55], 1838–1916^[56], of Kingdom of Bohemia^[57], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[58], specialised in physics^[59]; and Bolesław Prus^[60], a journalist^[61], 1847–1912^[62], of Poland^[63], awarded the Cross of Independence with Swords^[64], specialised in fiction^[65].

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^[15].

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 Émile Durkheim^[33], Henri Bergson^[39], H. L. Mencken^[45], and Francis Ellingwood Abbot^[49].