John Stuart Mill
British philosopher and political economist (1806–1873).
The record
John Stuart Mill was a British philosopher and political economist. Born on 20 May 1806 in London Borough of Islington, Mill died on 8 May 1873 in Avignon at the age of 66.
Positions held include member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1865–1868). Notable works include On Liberty, Autobiography and Considerations on Representative Government. Mill studied at University College London. Honours include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
With a Wikipedia article in 151 languages, John Stuart Mill is No. 2,778 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 May 1806, London Borough of Islington
- Died
- 8 May 1873, Avignon (aged 66)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Philosopher, economist, politician
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Liberal Party
- Education
- University College London
- Languages
- British English
- Wikipedia editions
- 151
Did you know
Was 59 when first member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1865).
Lived to 66.
Shares a birthday with Honoré de Balzac and Cher.
One of 5 people in the Index born in London Borough of Islington, with Alexandra Burke.
Has a Wikipedia article in 151 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1865–1868Member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Connections
- FatherJames Mill
- SpouseHarriet Taylor Mill
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Honorary doctor of the University of Vienna
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Notable works
- On Liberty
- Autobiography
- Considerations on Representative Government
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