Birthdate: November 21, 1818
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Aurora
Died: December 17, 1881
Lewis Henry Morgan was a groundbreaking American anthropologist and social theorist recognized for his research on kinship, social structure, and social evolution. He introduced the idea that the earliest human domestic institution was the matrilineal clan. His ideas had a significant impact on European social theorists such as Marx and Engels. Morgan held prestigious positions including president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and membership in the National Academy of Sciences. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, he also had a political career as a Republican member of the New York State Assembly and Senate.
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