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William Petty — Age & Birthday

Born: 26 May 1623 · Died: 16 December 1687 · Age at death: 64

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William Petty died aged 64. He was born on 26 May 1623 and died on 16 December 1687.

English economist and scientist who co-founded the Royal Society

Did you know?He is often credited with inventing the field of modern statistics through his work on political arithmetic during the seventeenth century.

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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Age at death: 64
Years since death: 338

Born: May 26, 1623 · Romsey, United Kingdom
Died: December 16, 1687
Nationality: English
Known for: Science, Philosophy, Politics

Family

Father: Anthony Petty
Mother: Francesca
Spouse: Elizabeth Waller, Baroness Shelburne
Children: Anne FitzMaurice, Charles Petty, 1st Baron Shelburne, Henry Petty, 1st Earl of Shelburne, John Petty

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