Bagehot, Walter
Born: Feb 23, 1826 AD
Died: 1877 AD, at 51 years of age.
Nationality:
English
Categories:
Economist
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.
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