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John Maynard Keynes was a British economist. Born on 5 June 1883 in Cambridge, Keynes died on 21 April 1946 in Firle at the age of 62.
Positions held include member of the House of Lords (1942–1946). Notable works include The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, Indian Currency and Finance and The Economic Consequences of the Peace. Keynes studied at Eton College and King's College. Honours include Adam Smith Prize, Fellow of the Econometric Society and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 187 languages, John Maynard Keynes is No. 1,178 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 June 1883, Cambridge
- Died
- 21 April 1946, Firle (aged 62)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Economist, mathematician, politician
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Liberal Party
- Education
- Eton College, King's College
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 187
Did you know
Was 59 when first member of the House of Lords (1942).
Lived to 62.
Shares a birthday with Igor Stravinsky and Federico García Lorca.
One of 40 people in the Index born in Cambridge, with George Paget Thomson.
Has a Wikipedia article in 187 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1942–1946Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherJohn Neville Keynes
- MotherFlorence Ada Keynes
- SpouseLydia Lopokova
- SiblingMargaret Neville Keynes
- SiblingGeoffrey Keynes
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Adam Smith Prize1909
- Fellow of the Econometric Society1933
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris1945
- Companion of the Order of the Bath
- Fellow of the British Academy
Notable works
- The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money
- Indian Currency and Finance
- The Economic Consequences of the Peace
- A Treatise on Probability
- A Treatise on Money
- Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren
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