Historedia
Person

George Bernard Shaw

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1884–1895

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Bernard Shaw, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Fabian Society founded in London

    1884

    Role: Early Member

    1. 4 January 1884 · LondonFounding Meeting

      The Fabian Society was established in London on 4 January 1884 as an offshoot of the Fellowship of the New Life.

    2. Unknown · LondonNaming and Symbolism

      Frank Podmore suggested the Fabian name after Fabius Maximus; according to Jon Perdue, the tortoise logo and 'wolf in sheep's clothing' arms embodied gradualist methods.

  2. London School of Economics holds its first classes

    1895

    Role: Founder

    1. October 1895 · 9 John Street, Adelphi, City of WestminsterFirst Classes Held

      The London School of Economics held its first classes in October 1895 in rooms at 9 John Street, Adelphi, in the City of Westminster.

Sources

  1. Fabian Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  2. London School of Economics Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10