# David Ricardo — The Autobiography of John Stuart Mill character guide

> David Ricardo in The Autobiography of John Stuart Mill by John Stuart Mill.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ricardo, David Ricardo, Mr. Ricardo

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Economist whose theories shaped Mill's early economic thought and the Utilitarian circle.

## In the story

### [Childhood and Early Education (1806–1819)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_john_stuart_mill_se/chapters/i)

Intimate friend of James Mill; his book on political economy was used as a core text in Mill's education, and he was encouraged by James Mill to enter Parliament.

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