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1826 - Born on the 23rd of February at Langport, Somerset England. English economist, social theorist, and literary critic.
1839-1842 - Entered Bristol College, he was deeply influenced by studying anthropology with J. C. Prichard.
1851 - Bagehot sent letters back from a holiday trip in Paris which were published in seven installments as "Letters on the French Coup d'Etat".
1852 - Graduated in mathematics at University College London and he was called to the bar.
1857 - He met James Wilson, founder and editor of the 'Economist', a political, literary, and financial weekly.
1867 - He is known for his first book, "The English Constitution".
1872 - He wrote "Physics and Politics".
1873 - Wrote "The Cake of Custom" and "Lombard Street".
1877 - Bagehot died on the 24th of March at Langport.
1839-1842 - Entered Bristol College, he was deeply influenced by studying anthropology with J. C. Prichard.
1851 - Bagehot sent letters back from a holiday trip in Paris which were published in seven installments as "Letters on the French Coup d'Etat".
1852 - Graduated in mathematics at University College London and he was called to the bar.
1857 - He met James Wilson, founder and editor of the 'Economist', a political, literary, and financial weekly.
1867 - He is known for his first book, "The English Constitution".
1872 - He wrote "Physics and Politics".
1873 - Wrote "The Cake of Custom" and "Lombard Street".
1877 - Bagehot died on the 24th of March at Langport.
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- "The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards."
- "Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not."
- "The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."
- "It is good to be without vices, but it is not good to be without temptations."
- "Nothing is more unpleasant that a virtuous person with a mean mind."
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