R. G. Collingwood

British historian and philosopher

Robin George Collingwood FBA (; 1889–1943) was an English philosopher, historian and archaeologist. He is best known for his philosophical works, including The Principles of Art (1938) and the posthumously published The Idea of History (1946).

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R. G. Collingwood was born on Friday, 22 February 1889 in Cartmel, Lancashire. His full name at birth was Robin George Collingwood. He was best known as a philosopher. Collingwood's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Saturday, 9 January 1943 in Coniston, Lancashire, England at the age of 53. His zodiac star sign was Pisces.

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