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| 1806
| May 20, born at Pentonville, London
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| 1809
| Began study of Greek language and literature
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| 1814
| Began study of Latin, Euclid, and algebra
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| 1818
| Began study of Aristotle's logical works and Scholastic logic
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| 1819
| Began study of political economy under his father |
| 1820-21
| Sojourn in France with Sir Samuel Bentham
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| 1822
| Entered as clerk in examiner's office, East India Company
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| 1822
| Established the "Utilitarian Society"
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| 1826-c. 30
| Period of disillusionment and depression |
| 1828
| Promoted to assistant examiner of East India Company
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| 1835
| Became editor of new London Review |
| 1836-40
| Edited and owned the London and Westminster Review
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| 1851
| Married Mrs. Harriet Hardy Taylor
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| 1856-58
| Chief of examiner's office, East India Company
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| 1858
| Death of Mrs. Mill
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| 1865
| Elected to Parliament from Westminster
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| 1868
| Defeated in election, retired to Avignon
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| 1873
| May 8, died at Avignon
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