Ingersoll, Robert Green

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R. G. Ingersoll

(11 August 1833 − 21 July 1899)

An American lawyer and public speaker known for his advocacy of agnosticism and freedom of thought. He served as attorney general of Illinois in 1867–1869. His speeches were widely circulated; The Theosophist reproduced extracts from them. Passage has not been identified (BCW 11:579).

Some links:

• Works: Ingersoll R.G. (works)
• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Ингерсолл, Роберт Грин

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To show: R. G. Ingersoll; sortable: Ingersoll, Robert Green
Person's short name: R. G. Ingersoll; sortable: Ingersoll, R. G.; for categories: Ingersoll R.G.
Lifetime: 1833-1899
Shortly: An American lawyer and public speaker known for his advocacy of agnosticism and freedom of thought. ...