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Thomas Malthus's life
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Born.
Thomas Robert Malthus was born near Guildford, Surrey in February 1766. -
Went to Cambirdge University.
Malthus went on to Cambridge University, earning a master's degree in 1791. -
Published 'Essay on the Principle of Population'
Malthus' most well-known work 'An Essay on the Principle of Population' was published in 1798, although he was the author of many pamphlets and other longer tracts including 'An Inquiry into the Nature and Progress of Rent' (1815) and 'Principles of Political Economy' (1820). -
Became Professor
In 1805, Malthus became professor of history and political economy (the first holder of such an academic office) at the East India Company's college in Haileybury, Hertfordshire, where he remained until his death. -
Elected as a fellow of Royal Society.
In 1819, Malthus was elected a fellow of the Royal Society and two years later he became a member of the Political Economy Club, whose members included David Ricardo and James Mill. -
Elected as one of the 10 royal royal associates of the Royal Society of Literature
In 1824, he was elected as one of the 10 royal associates of the Royal Society of Literature. Malthus was also one of the co-founders of the Statistical Society of London in 1834. -
Died
Malthus died on 23 December 1834.