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William Petty slate plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This slate commemorative plaque records: Sir William Petty Born on the site of this house 26 May 1623 Buried Romsey Abbey 24 December 1687 Anatomist, Economist, Cartographer, Designer Founder Member, The Royal Society

From the Open Plaques record 11867

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