Jeremy Bentham

Events

3

Episodes

4

Years

1780–1836

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Jeremy Bentham, 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. Printing of Bentham's Introduction to Principles of Morals and Legislation

   1780

   Role: Author of the printed work

   1. 11780 · London, where the book was printedPrinting of Bentham's Introduction in London

      Bentham's Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation was printed in London in 1780, remaining unpublished until 1789.

2. First issue of The Westminster Review published

   1824

   Role: Founder and Funder

   1. 2January 1824 · LondonFirst Issue Publication

      The first issue of The Westminster Review was published in London in January 1824, featuring James Mill's critique of the Edinburgh Review.

3. University College London founded as University of London

   1826–1836

   Role: Philosopher whose radical ideas inspired the founders; not a founder himself

   1. 311 February 1826 · London, EnglandEstablishment of London University

      London University was established on 11 February 1826 as a secular alternative to Oxford and Cambridge, lacking state recognition.

   2. 428 November 1836 · London, EnglandIncorporation as University College

      The institution received a royal charter in 1836, becoming University College, London, a founding college of the University of London.

Sources

1. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-31
2. The Westminster Review Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-29
3. Jeremy Bentham Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
4. University College London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29