Edward Goldsmith

British environmentalist, writer and philosopher (1928–2009).

Born November 8th, 1928 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

Died August 21st, 2009 at 80 years old in Siena. [ref]

Occupations
ecologist, environmentalist, philosopher, writer
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