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.

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Who was born first?

• William Petty and Blaise Pascal were born the same year
• William Petty and Ferdinand Verbiest were born the same year
• William Petty was born 1 year after Vincenzo Viviani
• William Petty was born 1 year after Adrien Auzout
• William Petty was born 2 years before Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Timeline

1. Adrien AuzoutJanuary 28, 1622 – May 23, 1691
2. Vincenzo VivianiApril 5, 1622 – September 22, 1703
3. Blaise PascalJune 19, 1623 – August 19, 1662
4. Ferdinand VerbiestOctober 9, 1623 – January 28, 1688
5. William Petty (this page)May 26, 1623 – December 16, 1687
6. Giovanni Domenico CassiniJune 8, 1625 – September 14, 1712

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