“as the manufacture itself is greater”
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William Petty
Sir William Petty was an English economist, physician, scientist and philosopher. He first became prominent serving Oliver Cromwell and the Commonwealth in Ireland. He developed efficient methods to survey the land that was to be confiscated and given to Cromwell's soldiers. He also remained a significant figure under King Charles II and King James II, as did many others who had served Cromwell. P…
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business · English economist and philosopher (1623–1687) · economist · mathematician · philosopher · statistician · sociologist · politician · businessperson · physician · demographer · also William Petty, Sir William Petty, Petty
Born 26 May 1623 · Died 16 December 1687 · Q278699
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1899· 1 entry
In The Economic Writings of Sir William Petty
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1858· 1 entry
Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne, one of Petty's descendants, erected a memorial and likeness of Petty in Romsey Abbey
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Died 1687-12-16.
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Born 1623-05-26.
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