Maurice Cranston Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Maurice William Cranston was a British philosopher, professor, and author, known for his work in political science. He served at the London School of Economics and the European University Institute. A conscientious objector during WWII, he wrote extensively on liberty and authored biographies of figures like John Locke and Rousseau. Cranston's academic contributions spanned various publications, including detective novels and children's stories. In his later life, he shifted politically, admiring Margaret Thatcher. He passed away in 1993 while working on his biography of Rousseau, published posthumously in 1997.

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Meaning of the name - Maurice

dark-skinned, Moorish

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May 8, 1920 Facts

Generation Group

Maurice Cranston belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Harringay

Place of Death: Camden Town

Cause of Death: heart attack

Educated At: St Catherine's College | University of London

Occupation: philosopher | university teacher | political scientist

Spouses: Helga May | Baroness Maximiliana von und zu Fraunberg

Children: 2

Employers: London School of Economics and Political Science

Awards Received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize

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Astrology Analysis

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