Playfair, William, 1759-1823

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William Playfair, publicist, political writer and inventor, was born in England and began as an appentice to Andrew Meikle of Preston Kirk, who was the inventor of the threshing machine. Playfair patented the "Eldorado" Sash and a rolling mill (Paris). Playfair travelled widely in America and Europe and was actively involved in The French Revolution in defense of the Royalists. During his life he wrote numerous pamphlets, essays and books. He is best known as the editor of the 11th ed. of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations (1805).

From the description of Correspondence, 1793-1823. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 145566826

Place Name Admin Code Country
France
Winchester, Hampshire
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United States
Penn, Buckinghamshire
England
Ilchester, Somerset
Switzerland, Europe
St Lucia, the Carribean
Quibéron Bay, Morbihan
Brest, France
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Foreign trade regulation
Steam-carriage
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Birth 1759

Death 1823-02-11

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