David David Thoreau
American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817–1862)
1817 — 1862
Quick Facts
Profession
American essayist, poet, and philosopher (1817–1862)
Born
July 12, 1817
Died
1862 (age ~45)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, naturalist, poet
United StatesBorn in ConcordDied in Concord
1817
Born in Concord (1817-07-12)
1862
Died in Concord
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Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.
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Who is David David Thoreau?+
Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unj
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
When was David David Thoreau born?+
David David Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817.
When did David David Thoreau die?+
David David Thoreau died in 1862, at approximately 45 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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David — July 12, 1817
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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