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William Molyneux
Anglo-Irish philosopher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Molyneux, see William Molyneux (disambiguation).
William Molyneux FRS (/ˈmɒlɪnjuː/; 17 April 1656 – 11 October 1698) was an Anglo-Irish writer on science, politics and natural philosophy.
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Born | (1656-04-07)7 April 1656 |
Died | 11 October 1698(1698-10-11) (aged 42) Dublin, Ireland |
Resting place | St. Audoen's Church, Dublin (Church of Ireland) |
Nationality | Anglo-Irish |
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Known for | Dublin Philosophical Society |
Spouse | Lucy Domville (1678–91; her death) |
Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society |
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He is noted as a close friend of fellow philosopher John Locke, and for proposing Molyneux's Problem, a thought experiment widely discussed.