John Graunt: Quick Facts

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Born	April 24, 1620 • London • England
Died	April 18, 1674 (aged 53) • London • England
Notable Works	“Natural and Political Observations… Made Upon the Bills of Mortality”
Subjects Of Study	London • mortality • mortality table • survivorship curve

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