Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
William Byrd II
Born: March 28, 1674
Died: August 26, 1744 (aged 70)
Bio: William Byrd II was a British planter and author from Charles City County in colonial Virginia. He is considered the founder of Richmond, Virginia.
Known for:
- The History of the Dividing Line
- Prose works