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David Hume
Scottish philosopher, economist, and historian (1711-1776).
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David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, economist, and historian. Born on 26 April 1711 in Edinburgh, Hume died on 25 August 1776 in Edinburgh at the age of 65.
Notable works include Philosophical Essays Concerning Human Understanding, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals and The History of England. Hume studied at University of Edinburgh.
With a Wikipedia article in 159 languages, David Hume is No. 2,590 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 April 1711, Edinburgh
- Died
- 25 August 1776, Edinburgh (aged 65)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Philosopher, economist, librarian
- Field
- Science
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 159
Did you know
65
Lived to 65.
26 Apr
Shares a birthday with Marcus Aurelius and Ludwig Wittgenstein.
108
One of 108 people in the Index born in Edinburgh, with Arthur Conan Doyle.
159
Has a Wikipedia article in 159 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
David Hume
- FatherJoseph Hume, 10th of Ninewells
- MotherKatherine Falconer
- SiblingJohn Hume, 11th of Ninewells
- SiblingCatherine Hume Fullerton
Notable works
Notable works
- Philosophical Essays Concerning Human Understanding
- An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
- The History of England
- A Treatise of Human Nature
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