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Charles Booth

British social researcher and philanthropist (1840-1916) · Politicians · Died at 76

Charles James Booth was a British shipowner, Comtean positivist, social researcher, and reformer, best known for his innovative philanthropic studies on working-class life in London towards the end of the 19th century.

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Guy Medal in Gold1892
Fellow of the Royal Society

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Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1916 · aged 76