James Harrington (author), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Harrington (author)

English political theorist of classical republicanism

Date of Birth: 03-Jan-1611

Place of Birth: Upton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 11-Sep-1677

Profession: sociologist, political theorist

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

James Harrington (or Harington) (3 January 1611 – 11 September 1677) was an English political theorist of classical republicanism, best known for his controversial publication, The Commonwealth of Oceana (1656).
This work was an exposition on an ideal constitution, designed to facilitate the development of a utopian republic.