Henry Beeke

Henry Beeke
Born(1751-01-06)6 January 1751
Kingsteignton, Devon, England
Died9 March 1837(1837-03-09) (aged 86)
Torquay, Devon, England
NationalityBritish
Alma materCorpus Christi College, Oxford
Occupation(s)Historian and theologian
TitleRegius Professor of Modern History
Term1801–1813
PredecessorThomas Nowell
SuccessorEdward Nares

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.

  1. ^ "Death of the Dean of Bristol". The Morning Post. No. 20676. 16 March 1837.
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