Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay

Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay (1800–1859) was a British historian, politician and poet.

Also recorded as Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay; Thomas Babington Macaulay; Thomas Babington, Lord Macaulay.

Overview

Born at Rothley Court in 1800, died at London in 1859.

In detail

Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay studied at Trinity College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is history.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Positions recorded include Secretary at War and Paymaster General. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences and Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Fellow of the Royal Society and Chancellor's Gold Medal.

Sources

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    “Thomas Babington Macaulay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q315989: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay

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