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The Wealth of Nations · Character

William III

English king cited for financial reforms.

minor

Also known as William III, William

First appearance: iii of public debts

William III shows up with force in Third Period. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of the government's establishment of the land-tax and the bounty on corn.
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In Third Period: Mentioned in the context of the government's establishment of the land-tax and the bounty on corn. Later, in Capitation Taxes: Reign during which poll-taxes were implemented in England, with…

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TCThe ChineseJRJohn RaeCICharles IITSThe Servants o…IMIsabella, Mary…WIWilliam III

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  • Diverse authorities and generic roles
  • Ancient authorities and examples
  • English monarchs and economic policy

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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