Edmund Burke
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Edmund Burke
Summary
Edmund Burke is a human[1]. He was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on January 12, 1729[3]. He passed away in Beaconsfield[4]. He died on July 9, 1797[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and political scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,612 views/month, #5,549 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Edmund Burke was born in Dublin[2].
- Edmund Burke died in Beaconsfield[4].
- Edmund Burke was born on January 12, 1729[3].
- Edmund Burke was born on January 1, 1729[11].
- Edmund Burke died on July 9, 1797[5].
- Edmund Burke died on January 1, 1797[12].
- Among Edmund Burke's spouses was Jane Mary Nugent[13].
- Edmund Burke held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[14].
- English was Edmund Burke's native language[15].
- Edmund Burke's professions included politician[6].
- Edmund Burke's professions included philosopher[7].
- Edmund Burke worked as a writer[8].
- Edmund Burke worked as a political scientist[9].
- Edmund Burke's field of work was political science[16].
- Edmund Burke's field of work was political ideology[17].
- Edmund Burke's field of work was conservatism[18].
- Edmund Burke's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Edmund Burke held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
- Edmund Burke held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[21].
- Edmund Burke held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
- Edmund Burke held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
- Edmund Burke held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
- Edmund Burke held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
- Edmund Burke was employed by University of Glasgow[26].
- Edmund Burke's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Dublin[2], Edmund Burke… Recorded date of birth include January 12, 1729[3] and January 1, 1729[11]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Edmund Burke's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and political scientist[9]. Fields of work include political science[16], an academic major[28]; political ideology[17], a type of world view[29]; conservatism[18], a social philosophy[30]; and philosophy[19], an academic discipline[31]. Edmund Burke was employed by University of Glasgow[26]. Positions held include member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[20], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[21], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[22], member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[23], member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[24], and member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Reflections on the Revolution in France[32] and A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful[33]. Things named for Edmund Burke include Burke County[34] and Burke Channel[35].
Personal Life
Edmund Burke was married to Jane Mary Nugent[13]. His religion is recorded as Church of Ireland[36]. Political affiliations include Whigs[37], a political party[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1678[40] and Rockingham Whigs[41], a political party[42], in United Kingdom[43], headquartered in Northamptonshire[44].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 9, 1797[5] and January 1, 1797[12]. Edmund Burke passed away in Beaconsfield[4].
Why It Matters
Edmund Burke ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,612 views/month, #5,549 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[47], a philosopher[48], 1906–1975[49], of Prussia[50], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[51], specialised in political philosophy[52]; G. K. Chesterton[53], a journalist[54], 1874–1936[55], of United Kingdom[56], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[57], specialised in theology[58]; Steve Bannon[59], a film producer[60], b. 1953[61], of United States[62], specialised in politics[63]; William F. Buckley Jr.[64], a journalist[65], 1925–2008[66], of United States[67], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[68]; Roger Scruton[69], a philosopher[70], 1944–2020[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the Czech Medal of Merit[73], specialised in aesthetics[74]; and Luiz Felipe Pondé[75], a philosopher[76], b. 1959[77], of Brazil[78].
He is credited with the discovery of conservatism[79]. Works attributed to him include Reflections on the Revolution in France[80] and A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful[81]. Entities named for him include Burke County[34] and Burke Channel[35].
FAQs
Where was Edmund Burke born?
Edmund Burke was born in Dublin[2].
Where did Edmund Burke die?
Edmund Burke passed away in Beaconsfield[4].
Who was Edmund Burke married to?
Edmund Burke's spouses include Jane Mary Nugent[13].
What did Edmund Burke do for work?
Edmund Burke worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and political scientist[9].
Where did Edmund Burke go to school?
Edmund Burke was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[27].
Who did Edmund Burke influence?
Edmund Burke has been cited as an influence by Hannah Arendt[47], G. K. Chesterton[53], Steve Bannon[59], and William F. Buckley Jr.[64].
What did Edmund Burke discover?
Edmund Burke is credited as discoverer of conservatism[79].