Thomas Hobbes (April 5, 1588 - December 4, 1679) was a British philosopher.
Early life
editHobbes was born on April 5, 1588 in Westport, a small community to the northwest of Malmesbury, Wiltshire (Britannica).
References
edit"Hobbes, Thomas." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2010. Web. 19 Jan. 2010