Thomas Hobbes
English philosopher
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher. Hobbes is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. He is considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy.... Wikipedia
Born: April 5, 1588, Malmesbury, United Kingdom
Died: December 4, 1679 (age 91 years), National Trust - Hardwick Hall, United Kingdom
Influenced by: Niccolo Machiavelli, Aristotle, René Descartes, and more
Nationality: English
Parents: Thomas Hobbes Sr.
Education: Magdalen Hall, Oxford; St John's College, Cambridge (BA)