Lysander Spooner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Lysander Spooner

American political philosopher, essayist, pamphlet writer, Unitarian, abolitionist, individualist anarchist, legal theorist, a member of the socialist First International and entrepreneur of the 19th century

Date of Birth: 19-Jan-1808

Place of Birth: Athol, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 14-May-1887

Profession: lawyer, businessperson, journalist, philosopher, essayist, peace activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Lysander Spooner

  • Lysander Spooner (January 19, 1808 – May 14, 1887) was an American political philosopher, essayist, pamphlet writer, Unitarian, abolitionist, individualist anarchist, legal theorist, a member of the socialist First International and entrepreneur of the 19th century. Spooner was a strong advocate of the labor movement and anti-authoritarian and individualist anarchist in his political views.
  • His economic and political ideology has often been identified as libertarian socialism and mutualism. Spooner's most famous writing includes the seminal abolitionist book The Unconstitutionality of Slavery and No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority which opposed treason charges against secessionists.
  • He is also known for competing with the Post Office with his American Letter Mail Company.
  • However, it was closed after legal problems with the federal government.

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