John Graunt (April 24,1620-April 18, 1674) was one of the first demographers, though by profession he was a haberdasher. Born in London, Graunt, along with William Petty, developed early human statistical and census methods that later provided a framework for modern demography. Wikipedia
... d., Turin, Italy 1620 Apr 24 John Graunt b. about eight a.m., London, England, eldest of seven or eight children of Henry and Mary; christened one week later at St. Michael, Cornhill 1620 ... www.ac.wwu.edu/~stephan/timeline.demography.html
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