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Thomas Hobbes
English philosopher (1588–1679)
Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588 in Westport, United Kingdom and died on December 4, 1679, aged 91.
Born
April 5, 1588
Thomas Hobbes died aged 91.
Died: December 4, 1679
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Westport, United Kingdom
- Professions
- economist, philosopher, political scientist, translator, writer, philosopher of law, in-home tutor, politician, mathematician, historian
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
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- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- SNAC
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- Find a Grave
- Babelio
- Integrated Authority File
- Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- BnF authorities
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Questions people ask
How old was Thomas Hobbes when they died?
Thomas Hobbes died aged 91.
When is Thomas Hobbes’s birthday?
Thomas Hobbes’s recorded birthday is April 5.
Where was Thomas Hobbes born?
Thomas Hobbes was born in Westport, United Kingdom.
When did Thomas Hobbes die?
Thomas Hobbes died on December 4, 1679.