Peter Mark Roget

Lexicographer and physician, renowned for creating "Roget's Thesaurus", a comprehensive resource for word classification and synonym exploration.

Doctor

January 18, 1779

Capricorn

September 12, 1869

90

London, England

Peter Mark Roget was an English physician and philologist who is best known for creating the comprehensive classification of synonyms, “Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases,” first published in 1852. Roget served as a private physician to William Petty, the 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, and later succeeded Thomas Percival at Manchester Infirmary. He also lectured on physiology and became a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians in 1809.

Roget’s “Thesaurus” remains a widely used reference book, with its latest edition published in 2019. It continues to be praised for its comprehensive organization and ease of use. Roget’s contributions to the field of lexicography have had a lasting impact on the English language and continue to be recognized and celebrated.

Throughout his career, Peter Mark Roget made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, lexicography, and linguistics. His work as a physician and his passion for language led him to create a resource that has become an essential tool for writers, students, and professionals alike. Today, Roget’s Thesaurus stands as a testament to his dedication and ingenuity, and his legacy lives on through the countless individuals who continue to benefit from his work.