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David Ricardo

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David Ricardo

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British economist and politician (1772–1823)

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David Ricardo was a male economist, stockbroker, philosopher, and politician who worked in London. He was a member of the Whigs political party and stood as a candidate in the 1820 United Kingdom general election. His religious worldview included Judaism and Unitarianism, and he was educated at a Talmud Torah school. Ricardo wrote in English and is described by sources such as the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.

He was a citizen of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Ricardo died in 1823 at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire, where he also resided. The manner of his death is recorded as natural causes and suicide. He is the relative of Harry Ricardo. His notable works include *Grundsätze der Volkswirtschaft und Besteuerung*, *Proposals for an economical and secure currency*, and *Oeuvres complètes de David Ricardo*.

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Born
1772
Died
1823
Works
93

Top works

  • Grundsätze der Volkswirtschaft und Besteuerung
  • Proposals for an economical and secure currency
  • Oeuvres complètes de David Ricardo
  • Un manuscrit inédit de David Ricardo sur le problème monétaire
  • 経済及租稅原論

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Instance of
human
Given name
David
Gender
male
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain
Place of birth
Kingdom of Great Britain
Place of death
Gloucestershire
Occupation
writer
Educated at
Talmud Torah school
Political party
Whigs
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
Unitarianism
Field of work
economy
Image
Portrait of David Ricardo by Thomas Phillips.jpg
Work location
London
Residence
Gatcombe Park
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David Ricardo
date of birth
1772-04-18
date of death
1823-09-11
described by source
Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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David Ricardo
manner of death
Suicide
name in native language
David Ricardo
writing language
English language
candidacy in election
1820 United Kingdom general election
Commons Creator page
David Ricardo
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
relative
Harry Ricardo
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Encyclopedic overview

David Ricardo (18 April 1772 – 11 September 1823) was a British economist and politician. He is recognized as one of the most influential classical economists, alongside figures such as Thomas Malthus, Adam Smith and James Mill.

Ricardo was born in London as the third surviving child of a successful stockbroker and his wife. He came from a Sephardic Jewish family of Portuguese origin. At 21, he eloped with a Quaker and converted to Unitarianism, causing estrangement from his family. He made his fortune financing government borrowing and later retired to an estate in Gloucestershire. Ricardo served as High Sheriff of Gloucestershire and bought a seat in Parliament as an earnest reformer. He was friends with prominent figures like James Mill, Jeremy Bentham, and Thomas Malthus, engaging in debates over various topics. Ricardo was also a member of The Geological Society, and his youngest sister was an author.

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