1773-1836. Scottish philosopher and political
thinker who developed the theory of
utilitarianism. He is remembered for his
political articles, and for the rigorous
education he gave his son John Stuart Mill.
Born near Montrose, Mill moved to London
1802. Associated for most of his working life
with the East India Company, he wrote a vast
History of British India 1817-18. He was one
of the founders of University College,
London, together with his friend and fellow
utilitarian Jeremy Bentham.