William Whiston (9 December 1667 – 22 August 1752) was an English theologian, historian, natural philosopher, and mathematician
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Født: 9. december 1667, Leicestershire, Storbritannien
Død: 22. august 1752, Rutland, Storbritannien
Studievejleder: Isaac Newton
Børn: John Whiston
Uddannelse: University of Cambridge (1695), Clare College (1686–1693) og Landau Forte Academy QEMS (1684–1686)
Forældre: Josiah Whiston
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The antiquities of the Jews (Bks. 16-20)
The wars of the Jews (Bks. 3-7)
The Works of Josephus: With a Life Written by Himself; Volume 3
Primitive Christianity reviv'd
1712
A New Method for Discovering the Longitude Both at Sea and Land
1714
Complete Works of Josephus. Antiquities of the Jews; The Wars of the Jews Against Apion, Etc., ..; Volume 3
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William Whiston was a scientist, mathematician, clergyman, prolific writer, and colleague of English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton.
18th-century natural philosopher named William Whiston, who tried to blend science with his decidedly unorthodox and apocalyptic religious views.
William Whiston (1667-1752) was a theologian, natural philosopher, mathematician, and lecturer who worked with Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, and other savants.
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William Whiston was a scientist, mathematician, clergyman, prolific writer, and colleague of English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton.