Economist, philosopher, author and statesman. Born in Dublin. MP 1766-94 with the Whig Party.
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Edmund Burke
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Edmund Burke - NW6
Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only d...
Spirit of Soho Mural
Interesting that Coca Cola are specifically mentioned on the panel but not as...
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Andres Bello
Born: Caracas, Venezuela.
Person, Nationalism, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Venezuela
1 memorial
John Stuart Mill
Philosopher, economist, advocate of women's rights. Born 13 Rodney Street, Pentonville, son of James Mill. Died in Avignon where he had a house. An exponent of Utilitarianism, a theory developed by...
3 memorials
South Place Ethical Society / Conway Hall Ethical Society
Possibly the oldest surviving free thought organisation in the world, and the only remaining Ethical society in the UK. Originated as a religious group, allied to the Baptists. By 1793 they had the...
1 memorial
Bertrand Russell
Philosopher, logician, essayist, social critic and campaigner for peace. Bertrand Arthur William Russell was third Earl Russell. Born Ravenscroft, Trelleck, Monmouthshire. A bad start in life - his...
3 memorials
Mary Wollstonecraft
Writer, philosopher and feminist before her time. Born Primrose Street, Spitalfields. Her radical book "Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792) in which she described marriage as "legal prostitu...
Person, Education, Gender Issues, Philosophy, Seriously Famous, Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden
10 memorials
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