Bertrand Russell
British philosopher and logician (1872–1970).
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Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher and logician. Born on 18 May 1872 in Trellech, Russell died on 2 February 1970 in Penrhyndeudraeth at the age of 97.
Positions held include member of the House of Lords (1931–1970). Notable works include Proposed Roads to Freedom, My Philosophical Development and The Problems of Philosophy. Russell studied at Trinity College and Frederick William University Berlin. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society, De Morgan Medal and Sylvester Medal, among 9 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 186 languages, Bertrand Russell is No. 1,343 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 May 1872, Trellech
- Died
- 2 February 1970, Penrhyndeudraeth (aged 97)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Mathematician, social critic, essayist
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Labour Party, Liberal Party
- Education
- Trinity College, Frederick William University Berlin
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 186
Did you know
Was 59 when first member of the House of Lords (1931).
Lived to 97.
Shares a birthday with John Paul II and Omar Khayyám.
Has a Wikipedia article in 186 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1931–1970Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherJohn Russell, Viscount Amberley
- MotherKatharine Russell, Viscountess Amberley
- SpouseAlys Pearsall Smith
- SpouseDora Russell
- SpousePatricia Russell, Countess Russell
- SpouseEdith Finch Russell
- SiblingFrank Russell, 2nd Earl Russell
- ChildConrad Russell, 5th Earl Russell
- ChildJohn Russell, 4th Earl Russell
- ChildKatharine Tait
- ChildLady Harriet Russell
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Society1908
- De Morgan Medal1932
- Sylvester Medal1934
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille1947
- Order of Merit1949
- Nobel Prize in Literature1950
- Kalinga Prize1957
- Sonning Prize1960
- Jerusalem Prize1963
Notable works
- Proposed Roads to Freedom
- My Philosophical Development
- The Problems of Philosophy
- Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy
- Power: A New Social Analysis
- In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays
- The Principles of Mathematics
- A History of Western Philosophy
- The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell
- Marriage and Morals
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