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Henry Thomas Buckle

English historian (1821-1862) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 40

Henry Thomas Buckle was an English historian, the author of an unfinished History of Civilization and a strong amateur chess player. He is sometimes called "the Father of Scientific History".

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1862 · aged 40