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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/Biography of Bertrand Russell:

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.

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