Thomas Malthus

Economist

Birthday February 14, 1766

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 29, 1834 (68)

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About

English economist who said The histories of mankind are histories only of the higher classes.

Before Fame

He graduated from Jesus College, Cambridge and was awarded English declamation, he studied Latin and Greek, and graduated with honors.

Trivia

The economic concept of rent was made popular because of him.

Family Life

He married his cousin Harriet in April 1804. The couple had three children together.

Associated With

He greatly influenced the acclaimed English scientist Charles Darwin.