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William Playfair
British mathematician, engineer and political economist (1759-1823)
William Playfair was born on September 22, 1759 in Dundee, United Kingdom and died on February 11, 1823, aged 63.
Born
September 22, 1759
William Playfair died aged 63.
Died: February 11, 1823
- Birthplace
- Dundee, United Kingdom
- Professions
- secret service officer, statistician, opinion journalist, engineer, political economist, inventor, economist, mathematician
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
More about William Playfair
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
Family
- Sibling
- John Playfair
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Questions people ask
How old was William Playfair when they died?
William Playfair died aged 63.
When is William Playfair’s birthday?
William Playfair’s recorded birthday is September 22.
Where was William Playfair born?
William Playfair was born in Dundee, United Kingdom.
When did William Playfair die?
William Playfair died on February 11, 1823.