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Thomas Carlyle
Wikidata describes Thomas Carlyle as Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher (1795–1881).
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
- Notable work: Sartor Resartus
- Employer: University of Edinburgh · from 1818 · to 1821
- Public office: Rector of the University of Edinburgh · from 1865 · to 1868
- Education: University of Edinburgh · from 1809 · to 1813
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences · dated 1878
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