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William Petty

Died on December 16, 1687

338

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The 339th anniversary falls on December 16, 2026, in 53 days.

Sir William Petty (26 May 1623 – 16 December 1687) was an English economist, physician, scientist and philosopher. He first became prominent serving Oliver Cromwell and the Commonwealth in Ireland.

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