William Whiston

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Theologian and historian

William Whiston was an English theologian, historian, natural philosopher, and mathematician, a leading figure in the popularisation of the ideas of Isaac Newton. Wikipedia

Born: December 9, 1667, Twycross, United Kingdom

Died: August 22, 1752 (age 84 years), Lyndon, United Kingdom

Books: The wars of the Jews (Bks. 3-7), The antiquities of the Jews (Bks. 16-20), Primitive Christianity reviv'd, and more

Children: John Whiston

Known for: Translating the works of Josephus, catastrophism, isoclinic maps, work on longitude

Parents: Josiah Whiston