Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher. Known as the "sage of Chelsea", his writings strongly influenced the intellectual and artistic culture of the Victorian era.

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Occupation: linguist, literary historian, historian, translator
Position held: Rector of the University of Edinburgh
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Scotland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: December 4, 1795, 1795
Died: February 5, 1881, 1881

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Thomas Carlyle

Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher (1795–1881)

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About Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher. Known as the "sage of Chelsea", his writings strongly influenced the intellectual and artistic culture of the Victorian era.

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Occupation: linguist, literary historian, historian, translator
Position held: Rector of the University of Edinburgh
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Scotland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: December 4, 1795, 1795
Died: February 5, 1881, 1881

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