Henry Thomas Buckle
Henry Thomas Buckle | |
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Henry Thomas Buckle | |
| Born | 24 November 1821 Lee, London, England |
| Died | 29 May 1862 (aged 40) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Historian, chess player |
| Known for | History of Civilisation in England |
Henry Thomas Buckle (24 November 1821 – 29 May 1862) was an English historian, the author of an unfinished History of Civilization and a strong amateur chess player. He is sometimes called "the Father of Scientific History".