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  1. Peter Mark Roget - Wikipedia

    Peter Mark Roget was born in Broad Street, Soho, London, the son of Jean (John) Roget (1751–1783), a Genevan cleric born to French parents, and Catherine "Kitty" Romilly, the …

  2. The Remarkable Roget's Thesaurus | Merriam-Webster

    Though nearly everyone is familiar with the Roget’s Thesaurus, few people know anything about Peter Mark Roget, the eminent 19th century physician, physiology expert, mathematician, …

  3. Before He Wrote a Thesaurus, Roget Had to Escape Napoleon's …

    Back in England, Roget launched his career as a physician and inventor in 1804 at the age of 25, going on to lecture and publish extensively.

  4. Peter Mark Roget | Victorian Era, Thesaurus, Lexicographer

    Sep 8, 2025 · Peter Mark Roget was an English physician and philologist remembered for his Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (1852), a comprehensive classification of synonyms …

  5. Roget's Hyperlinked Thesaurus Text Queries

    Roget's Thesaurus Text Queries List all Senses of a word -- plus any "opposed" senses. View the thesaurus Index entries. Follow links to related senses:

  6. ROGET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Roget definition: Peter Mark, 1779–1869, English physician and author of a thesaurus.. See examples of ROGET used in a sentence.

  7. Roget's Thesaurus by Peter Mark Roget | Project Gutenberg

    Dec 1, 1991 · This essential resource focuses on the organization of English words and phrases, classifying them to enhance the expression of ideas and assist in literary composition, …

  8. Peter Mark Roget (Lexicographer and Inventor) - On This Day

    Biography: Peter Mark Roget is best known for creating Roget's Thesaurus. He made significant contributions to medicine, science, and language throughout his life.

  9. BBC - History - Historic Figures: Peter Mark Roget (1779 - 1869)

    Peter Mark Roget, c.1820 © Roget was an English doctor, writer and inventor, but today is best known for his 'thesaurus'.

  10. Peter Mark Roget | People | The University of Edinburgh

    The son of a Swiss clergyman, Peter Mark Roget was born in London in 1779. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, graduating in 1798 after which he entered …