Maurice Cornforth

British Marxist philosopher (1909–1980)
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Maurice Cornforth

Summary

Maurice Cornforth is a human[1]. He was born in Willesden[2]. He was born on October 28, 1909[3]. He passed away in Islington[4]. He died on December 31, 1980[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Cornforth was born in Willesden[2].
  • Born in London[9], Maurice Cornforth…
  • Maurice Cornforth passed away in Islington[4].
  • Maurice Cornforth died in London[10].
  • Maurice Cornforth was born on October 28, 1909[3].
  • Maurice Cornforth died on December 31, 1980[5].
  • Maurice Cornforth held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Maurice Cornforth's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Maurice Cornforth worked as a writer[7].
  • Maurice Cornforth's field of work was Marxism[12].
  • Maurice Cornforth's field of work was philosophy[13].
  • Maurice Cornforth's education included a stint at University College London[14].
  • Maurice Cornforth was educated at Trinity College[15].
  • Maurice Cornforth is recorded as male[16].
  • Maurice Cornforth's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Maurice Cornforth's family name is recorded as Cornforth[18].
  • Maurice Cornforth's given name is recorded as Maurice[19].
  • Maurice Cornforth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Willesden[2], an area of London[21], in United Kingdom[22] and London[9], a metropolis[23], in Roman Empire[24], founded in 0047[25]. Maurice Cornforth was born on October 28, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[14], a university college[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1826[28], headquartered in UCL Main Building[29] and Trinity College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1546[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7]. Fields of work include Marxism[12], an economic theory[34] and philosophy[13], an academic discipline[35].

Death and Burial

Maurice Cornforth died on December 31, 1980[5]. Recorded place of death include Islington[4], an area of London[36], in United Kingdom[37] and London[10], a metropolis[38], in Roman Empire[39], founded in 0047[40].

Why It Matters

Maurice Cornforth has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Cornforth born?

Maurice Cornforth was born in Willesden[2].

Where did Maurice Cornforth die?

Maurice Cornforth died in Islington[4].

What did Maurice Cornforth do for work?

Maurice Cornforth worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].

Where did Maurice Cornforth go to school?

Maurice Cornforth was educated at University College London[14] and Trinity College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation philosopher, writer
    Place of birth Willesden, London
    Sex or gender male
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