About
A British social researcher and philanthropist, he documented the lives of the London poor and published his observations in the two-volume work, Life and Labour of the People (1889-1891).
Before Fame
He was educated at the Royal Institution School in Liverpool and later worked as an apprentice in the family business at age sixteen.
Trivia
Thanks to his work, the British government began to aid in the fight against poverty in the 20th century.
Family Life
He was born in Liverpool, England. His parents were named Emily Fletcher and Charles Booth Sr.
Associated With
Although Booth was less political, he, like Karl Marx , was a famous sociologist.
