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There are no countries in the world less known by the British than these selfsame British Islands, or where more strange things are every day occurring.
William Petty
Born: May 26, 1623
Died: December 16, 1687 (aged 64)
Bio: Sir William Petty FRS was an English economist, scientist and philosopher. He first became prominent serving Oliver Cromwell and 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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