Walter Bagehot
Born in 1826
Politics
Walter Bagehot was a prominent British journalist and businessman in the 19th century.
He served as editor of The Economist magazine and wrote extensively on literature, politics, and economics.
Bagehot's most famous works include The English Constitution, which analyzed the British government system, and Lombard Street, a seminal text on banking and finance.
His clear writing style and astute observations earned him a reputation as a leading intellectual of his time.
Bagehot's ideas on central banking and financial crises continue to influence economic policy and thought today, with his principles often cited by modern central bankers and economists.
