Henry George
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Henry George was born on September 2, 1839, in Philadelphia.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] He held United States citizenship. He worked as an economist, philosopher, journalist, editor, politician, and writer.[10][11]
He was married to Annie Corsina Fox George.[12] Their children were Henry George, Jr., Anna George de Mille, and Richard F. George.[12]
He died on October 29, 1897, in New York City.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery.
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1839[11]
- Date of death: 1897[12]
- Place of burial: Green-Wood Cemetery[13]
- Spouse: Annie Corsina Fox George[14]
- Child: Henry George, Jr.[15], Anna George de Mille[16], Richard F. George[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Occupation: writer[19]
- Field of work: Буржуазная политическая экономия[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[22], Democratic Party[23], United Labor Party[24]
- Commons category: Henry George[25]
- Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch[26]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[27]
- Residence: Henry George Birthplace[28]
- Family name: George[29]
- Given name: Henry[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32], BEIC Digital Library[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Library of the World's Best Literature[36], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38], The New Student's Reference Work[39], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Commons Creator page: Henry George[42]
- Different from: Henry George[43], Henry George Hunt-Grubbe[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Henry George include Georgism[45], an economic ideology[46].
Why It Matters
Henry George has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Albert Einstein[49], a theoretical physicist[50], 1879–1955[51], of Kingdom of Württemberg[52], awarded the Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science[53], specialised in theoretical physics[54]; Leo Tolstoy[55], a writer[56], 1828–1910[57], of Russian Empire[58], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[59], specialised in philosophy[60]; Joseph Stiglitz[61], an economist[62], b. 1943[63], of United States[64], awarded the Fulbright Scholarship[65], specialised in economics[66]; John Atkinson Hobson[67], an economist[68], 1858–1940[69], of United Kingdom[70]; Albert Jay Nock[71], an essayist[72], 1870–1945[73], of United States[74]; and Frank Chodorov[75], a political scientist[76], 1887–1966[77], of United States[78].
Works attributed to him include Progress and Poverty[79], a literary work[80]. Entities named for him include Georgism[45], an economic ideology[46].
FAQs
Where was Henry George born?
Henry George was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Henry George die?
Henry George passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Henry George married to?
Henry George's spouses include Annie Corsina Fox George[14].
What did Henry George do for work?
Henry George worked as an economist[5], philosopher[6], journalist[7], editor[8], and politician[9].
Who did Henry George influence?
Henry George has been cited as an influence by Albert Einstein[49], Leo Tolstoy[55], Joseph Stiglitz[61], and John Atkinson Hobson[67].