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Thomas Hobbes Case Thomas Hobbes Thomas Hobbes, philosopher, historian, and scientist, was born on April 5, 1588 in Malmesbury, England (Encyclopedia Britannica). Hobbes was named after his father, Thomas Hobbes, who was a clergyman with an unfavorable reputation after taking part in a brawl at the church he served. After Hobbes’ father had been “disgraced”.