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| Thomas HOBBES B.A. 1608 (Incorp. from Oxford). S. of Thomas, clerk, of Westport, Wiltshire . B. there, 1588 . School, Malmesbury [ Wiltshire ]. B.A. (Magdalen Hall, Oxford) 1607/8 . The well-known philosopher. For many years tutor and secretary to William Cavendish, Earl of Devonshire and his son. Travelled in France , Germany and Italy . Resided in Paris [ France ], 1641-52 ; during this period he wrote his famous book, Leviathan ; also acted as mathematical tutor to Charles II. Returned to England in 1651, and submitted to the Council of State. Engaged in controversies on philosophical and mathematical questions. Received a pension from Charles II. At 84, he wrote his autobiography in Latin verse. For an account of his numerous works, see D.N.B. Died at Hardwick, Derbyshire , 04 Dec., 1679; buried in Hault [Ault] Hucknall Church [ Derbyshire ]. ( D.N.B. ) | Thomas HOBBES Approx. lifespan: 1587–1679 B.A. 1608 (Incorp. from Oxford University ) s. of Thomas HOBBES clerk, of Westport, Wiltshire , b. there 1588 School Malmesbury, [Wiltshire], B.A. ( Magdalen Hall [Oxford] ) 1607/8 The well-known philosopher. For many years tutor and secretary to William Cavendish, Earl of Devonshire and his son. Travelled in France , Germany , and Italy , Resided in Paris, [France], 1641-52 ; during this period he wrote his famous book, Leviathan ; also acted as mathematical tutor to Charles II. Returned to England , in 1651 and submitted to the Council of State. Engaged in controversies on philosophical and mathematical questions. Received a pension from Charles II. At 84, he wrote his autobiography in Latin verse. For an account of his numerous works, see D.N.B. Died at Hardwick, Derbyshire , 1679:12:04 ; buried in Hault [Ault] Hucknall Church, [Derbyshire], ( D.N.B. ) |