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William Strahan

Edinburgh 1715-03-24 – 1785-07-09 London English Main: London bookseller politician publisher W. Strahan, 1715-1785 (viaf) Strahan, William (cerl) William Strahan (wikidata)

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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations has translation publisher

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Thomas Cadell bookseller civil servant publisher
Benjamin Franklin freemason politician publisher writer
David Hume economist historian philosopher
Andrew Millar bookseller publisher
John Moore editor physician traveller writer
Thomas Spilsbury bookseller publisher
Andrew Strahan bookseller politician publisher

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British Parliament political institution

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One of the most successful publishers of the 18th century. Linked to Philadelphia via James Read, David Hall and Benjamin Franklin. Obtained a patent as king's printer in 1770, becoming one of the largest printing firms in Britain.

He sat for Parliament between 1774–84, having purchased both seats.

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William Strahan

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