Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Stewart Mill Biography and Timeline

Follow John Stewart Mill through 11 dated historical records for Great Britain.

John Stewart Mill, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

11Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1823–1870Years on this page

1823

Utilitarian Soc

London · Humanities / Philosophy

Founds the Utilitarian Society for reading & discussion at Jeremy Benthams house

1825

Editor

Editor of RJE · London · Media / Media

Appointed Editor of Benthams Rationale of Judicial Evidence

1826

Speculative Society

Member of Speculative Society · Humanities / Philosophy

Appointed Member of Speculative Society

Role range: 1826-1829

1835

Editor

Editor of London Review · London · Media / Media

Appointed Editor of The London Review

Role range: 1835-1840

1843

System of Logic

Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "System of Logic"

1859

On Liberty

Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "Thoughts on Parliamentary Reform". Publication of "On Liberty"

Thoughts on Parliamentary Reform

Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "Thoughts on Parliamentary Reform". Publication of "On Liberty"

1861

Parliamentary Government

Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "Parliamentary Government"

1863

Utilitarianism

Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "Utilitarianism"

1866

Reform of Parliament

Member of Parliament · London · Politics / Liberal Party

Presents a 1,499 name petition to Parliament for female enfracisement

1870

The Irish Land Question

Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "The Irish Land Question"

Records, sources and methodology

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