THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
William Petty
English scientist, philosopher, statistician and economist (1623-1687)
William Petty was born on May 26, 1623 in Romsey, United Kingdom and died on December 16, 1687, aged 64.
Born
May 26, 1623
William Petty died aged 64.
Died: December 16, 1687
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Romsey, United Kingdom
- Professions
- statistician, businessperson, demographer, physician, economist, philosopher, politician, sociologist, mathematician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
More about William Petty
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
All birth date sources
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- Dictionary of Irish Biography
- The Peerage
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Find a Grave
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- BnF authorities
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Questions people ask
How old was William Petty when they died?
William Petty died aged 64.
When is William Petty’s birthday?
William Petty’s recorded birthday is May 26.
Where was William Petty born?
William Petty was born in Romsey, United Kingdom.
When did William Petty die?
William Petty died on December 16, 1687.