Philosopher

Thomas Thorild

1759 - 1808

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Thomas Thorild

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Thomas Thorild is the 1,203rd most popular philosopher, the 1,008th most popular biography from Sweden and the 6th most popular Swedish Philosopher.

Thomas Thorild is most famous for his philosophical works and advocacy for Enlightenment ideals, including early feminism in Sweden. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he criticized traditional gender roles and supported women's education at a time when such views were radical. His lasting impact includes influencing Swedish literature and philosophy, paving the way for progressive social reforms.

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Among Philosophers

Among philosophers, Thomas Thorild ranks 1,203 out of 1,267. Before him are Victor Basch, William Alston, Marshall Berman, Robert Brandom, Bernard Lonergan, and John Peckham. After him are James Burnham, Hermann Lietz, David Benatar, Sara Danius, Judith Jarvis Thomson, and Michael Novak.

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HPI: 53.96
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HPI: 53.90
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HPI: 53.63
Rank: 1,203
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HPI: 53.39
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HPI: 53.23
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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1759, Thomas Thorild ranks 43. Before him are August Wilhelm Iffland, Cornelio Saavedra, William Kirby, Andrey Voronikhin, Carl Frederik von Breda, and Thomas Andrew Knight. After him is Daniel Beale. Among people deceased in 1808, Thomas Thorild ranks 28. Before him are Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, Princess Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, Giuseppe Piermarini, Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, Carl Hindenburg, and John Wilkinson. After him is Fisher Ames.

Others Born in 1759

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August Wilhelm Iffland
ACTOR
1759 - 1814
HPI: 57.22
Rank: 37
Cornelio Saavedra
POLITICIAN
1759 - 1829
HPI: 56.70
Rank: 38
William Kirby
BIOLOGIST
1759 - 1850
HPI: 56.01
Rank: 39
Andrey Voronikhin
ARCHITECT
1759 - 1814
HPI: 56.00
Rank: 40
Carl Frederik von Breda
PAINTER
1759 - 1818
HPI: 55.98
Rank: 41
Thomas Andrew Knight
BIOLOGIST
1759 - 1838
HPI: 55.52
Rank: 42
Thomas Thorild
PHILOSOPHER
1759 - 1808
HPI: 53.63
Rank: 43
Daniel Beale
ATHLETE
1759 - 1842
HPI: 11.29
Rank: 44

Others Deceased in 1808

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Fredrik Henrik af Chapman
ENGINEER
1721 - 1808
HPI: 57.72
Rank: 22
Princess Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
POLITICIAN
1756 - 1808
HPI: 57.65
Rank: 23
Giuseppe Piermarini
ARCHITECT
1734 - 1808
HPI: 57.56
Rank: 24
Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester
POLITICIAN
1724 - 1808
HPI: 57.16
Rank: 25
Carl Hindenburg
MATHEMATICIAN
1741 - 1808
HPI: 56.15
Rank: 26
John Wilkinson
INVENTOR
1728 - 1808
HPI: 55.43
Rank: 27
Thomas Thorild
PHILOSOPHER
1759 - 1808
HPI: 53.63
Rank: 28
Fisher Ames
POLITICIAN
1758 - 1808
HPI: 48.45
Rank: 29