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12-9-1667
William Whiston born in Leicestershire, England. In 1701, Newton arranged for Whiston to succeed him as Lucasian professor. In 1710 he was "deprived" of the chair and driven from Cambridge for his unorthodox religious views.
More information about:
William Whiston
Isaac Newton
More information about:
William Whiston
Isaac Newton
Date:
Friday, December 9, 1667
