Bertrand Russell
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Who was Bertrand Russell? Philosopher, Mathematician, and Political Activist.

Date and Place of Birth: 18th May 1872, Trelleck, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Family Background: His parents died when he was very young and he was brought up by his grandmother, the widow of Lord John Russell the former Liberal Prime Minister.

Education: Private tuition. Trinity College, Cambridge.

Chronology:

Written Works:

  • 1921: “The Analysis of Mind”.

Marriage: 1. December 1894 to Alys Pearsall Smith.
2. 1921 to Dora Russell.
3. 1936 to Patrici ("Peter") Spence.
4. 1952 to Edith Finch.

Places of Interest:

Date and Place of Death: 2nd February 1970, Penryhyndeudraeth, Merioneth, Wales.

Age at Death: 97.

Site of Grave: The Chapel at Trinity College, Cambridge.