List of autodidacts

This is a list of notable autodidacts which includes people who have been partially or wholly self-taught. Autodidacticism (also autodidactism) is self-education or self-directed learning.

Historical education levels

Because of the large increase in years of education since 1800, especially during the early 20th century, it is difficult to define autodidactism and to compare autodidacts during different time periods.

Artists and authors

Libraries raised me. I don't believe in colleges and universities. I believe in libraries because most students don't have any money. When I graduated from high school, it was during the Depression and we had no money. I couldn't go to college, so I went to the library three days a week for 10 years.[10]

Actors, musicians, and other artists

Architects

Engineers and inventors

Scientists, historians, and educators

Others

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