Bertrand Russell Biography

Bertrand Russell biography

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NAME: Bertrand Russell
OCCUPATION: Philosopher, Mathematician, Anti-War Activist, Journalist
BIRTH DATE: May 18, 1872
DEATH DATE: February 02, 1970
EDUCATION: University of Cambridge
PLACE OF BIRTH: Trelleck, Wales
PLACE OF DEATH: Penrhyndeudraeth, Wales
Full Name: Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell of Kingston Russell, Viscount Amberley of Amberley and of Ardsalla

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Despite being a renowned philosopher, Bertrand Russell is perhaps best known for his political activism and altercations with the British government.

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Considered a pioneer in the field of philosophy, Bertrand Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 for his numerous writings. He is perhaps better known, though, for his political activism. A prominent anti-war activist, he has been imprisoned twice by the British government.