Titles by Richard Watson

1737 – 1816

Bishop of Llandaff, academic, and chemist who pursued innovative scientific research and supported religious and political liberties.

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Watson was an Anglican bishop and a unique figure among Enlightenment thinkers. He was deeply sympathetic to the American cause and generated much opposition from those who supported Parliamentary supremacy over the colonies.

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The Principles of the Revolution Vindicated. In a Sermon Preached before the University of Cambridge, on Wednesday, May 29, 1776

Richard Watson

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