Henry Beeke
English historian, theologian, writer on taxation and finance and botanist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Beeke (6 January 1751 – 9 March 1837)[1] was an English historian, theologian, writer on taxation and finance, and botanist.[2] He is credited with helping to introduce the world's first modern income tax.
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Born | (1751-01-06)6 January 1751 |
Died | 9 March 1837(1837-03-09) (aged 86) Torquay, Devon, England |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Historian and theologian |
Title | Regius Professor of Modern History |
Term | 1801–1813 |
Predecessor | Thomas Nowell |
Successor | Edward Nares |
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