Ralph Waldo Emerson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ralph Waldo Emerson, based on 3 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

3 records1836–18373 events1 places

Chronological biography

1836

Nature1836

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Nature"

1837

American Intellectual Independence31 August 1837

Humanities / Philosophy · Essayist and Philosopher · Cambridge

Calls for intellectual independence from inherited European traditions.

The American Scholar Address31 August 1837

Humanities / Philosophy · Essayist and Philosopher · Cambridge

Delivers The American Scholar address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Titles and roles

Essayist and Philosopher

Record provenance

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