In what year was Herbert Spencer born?
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Born in 1820, Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher, biologist, psychologist, and sociologist. He is best known for his theory of evolution, which he developed independently of Charles Darwin. Spencer's philosophy was highly influential in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his ideas continue to be debated today.
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Spencer's ideas declined in influence after which year?
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