English philosopher and political theorist (1820–1903). Herbert Spencer was born on 27 April 1820 in what is now the United Kingdom. Herbert Spencer is remembered as a philosopher, economist and anthropologist, a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Notable works include “The Study of Sociology”, “Mr. Martineau on Evolution” and “Social Statics”.
Before and after
- 1820Founding of Indiana University Bloomington
- 1820Missouri Compromise
- 1820Oersted discovers electromagnetism
- 14 March 1820Birth of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy
- 27 April 1820Birth of Herbert Spencer
- 12 May 1820Birth of Florence Nightingale
- 28 November 1820Birth of Friedrich Engels
- c. 1821Birth of Harriet Tubman
- from 1821 to 1829Greek War of Independence
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1792Publication of Dream of the Red Chamber
- 21 February 1848Publication of The Communist Manifesto
- 18 September 1851Founding of The New York Times
- 1857Rise of Symbolism
- 28 December 1895The Lumiere brothers hold the first public film screening
- 1909Rise of Futurism
The era
This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.