Roger Scruton
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Summary
Roger Scruton was born on February 27, 1944[1], in Buslingthorpe[2]. He died on January 12, 2020[3], in Brinkworth[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], political scientist[6], university teacher[7], composer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,567 views/month, #6,492 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: John Scruton[11]
- Spouse: Sophie Louise Jeffreys[12]
- Child: Samuel Andrew Scruton[13], Lucy Claire Elizabeth Scruton[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Occupation: journalist[16], novelist[17], aesthetician[18], writer[19], musician[20]
- Field of work: aesthetics[21], philosophy[22], political science[23], literature[24], music[25], opera[26]
- Position held: researcher[27]
- Employer: Boston University[28], University of London[29], University of Oxford[30], University of St Andrews[31], University of Buckingham[32], University of Cambridge[33], Divine Mercy University[34]
- Educated at: University of Cambridge[35], City, University of London[36], The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe[37], City Law School[38]
- Doctoral advisor: Michael Tanner[39], G. E. M. Anscombe[40]
- Award received: Czech Medal of Merit[41], 1st of June Award[42], Fellow of the British Academy[43], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[44], Sappho Award[45], honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[46], Silver Medal of the President of the Senate[47], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[48], Knight Bachelor[49], honorary citizen of Brno[50], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[51]
- Member of: European Academy of Sciences and Arts[52], British Academy[53], Royal Society of Literature[54], Inner Temple[55]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[56]
- Sex or gender: male[57]
- Movement: conservatism[58]
- Genre: opera[59]
- Commons category: Roger Scruton[60]
- Cause of death: cancer[61]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[62]
- Academic degree: Doctor[63], Doctor of Philosophy[64]
- Residence: Brinkworth[65]
Why It Matters
Roger Scruton has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to him include How to Be a Conservative[68], a literary work[69].
FAQs
Where was Roger Scruton born?
Roger Scruton's place of birth was Buslingthorpe[2].
Where did Roger Scruton die?
Roger Scruton died in Brinkworth[4].
Who were Roger Scruton's parents?
Roger Scruton's father was John Scruton[11].
Who was Roger Scruton married to?
Roger Scruton's spouses include Sophie Louise Jeffreys[12].
What did Roger Scruton do for work?
Roger Scruton worked as a philosopher[5], political scientist[6], university teacher[7], composer[8], and politician[9].
Where did Roger Scruton go to school?
Roger Scruton was educated at University of Cambridge[35], City, University of London[36], and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe[37].
What awards did Roger Scruton receive?
Honors received include Czech Medal of Merit[41], 1st of June Award[42], Fellow of the British Academy[43], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[44].