Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, was an English mathematician and philosopher. A founder of analytic philosophy, he was a leading philosopher of the 20th century who produced pioneering work in logic, set theory, and philosophy of language. Russell popularised philosophy to the general public and was a controversial figure for his outspoken atheism, pacifism, and opposition to nuclear weapons. Despite his extensive contributions to mathematics, Russell was more known to the public for his books and commentary on several social and political issues. The Nobel Prize in Literature 1950, announced November 10, 1950. Bertrand Russell, “in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought”. Bertrand Russell: born 1872, Trelleck, United Kingdom. Wiki link Data: the Nobel Foundation (CC0).