Henry George
1839–1897 (age 58)
Economist/Author
Biography
Henry George earned his place in history as an economist and author whose writings on land, labor, and social justice stirred a global conversation about fairness and opportunity. His seminal book, Progress and Poverty, challenged readers to reconsider the distribution of wealth and inspired generations of reformers with the notion that economic systems could promote the common good.
Through lectures and journalistic endeavors he engaged citizens from all walks of life, urging them to envision society where prosperity was shared, and his legacy persists in the continuing dialogue about equity and the moral dimensions of public policy.