Philosopher

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson, aka "Waldo," was a prominent American essayist, philosopher and poet in the 19th century Transcendentalist movement.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Age
78
Birth Date
May 25, 1803
Death Date
4/27/1882
Life Range
(1803-1882)
Zodiac
Gemini
Born
United States

About

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an influential American philosopher, lecturer, and poet. He is best known for his essays on Transcendentalism, a philosophy in which a person looks for spiritual truth through appreciation of nature and the world around them. Emerson's philosophy was revolutionary for its time, and left a lasting impression on American thought.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Timeline

1803
Ralph Waldo Emerson is Born
On May 25, 1803, Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
1821
Enters Harvard University
Emerson enrolled at Harvard University at the age of 18.
1826
Becomes a Minister
Emerson was ordained a Unitarian minister, following in his father's footsteps.
1832
Leaves Ministry
Emerson left the ministry after the death of his wife and his own crisis of faith.
1836
Publishes "Nature"
Emerson published his first major work, "Nature", a foundational text of Transcendentalism.
1841
Releases "Self-Reliance"
Emerson published "Self-Reliance", one of his best-known essays advocating individualism.
1882
Emerson Passes Away
Ralph Waldo Emerson passed away on April 27, 1882, leaving a significant legacy in American philosophy and literature.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American philosopher born on May 25, 1803. He was a leading thinker in the Transcendentalist movement of the early nineteenth century and was considered one of the most influential writers of the time. He passed away on April 27, 1882 at the age of 78 and is remembered for his essays and speeches on self-reliance, individuality, and the power of nature.