Josiah Tucker

1712–1799
Nationality: English
Historical Period: The 18th Century
Josiah Tucker (1712-1799) was the Dean of Gloucester between 1758 and 1790 and an important precursor of the Physiocrats and Adam Smith. He was quite laissez faire in his views on trade and a supporter of American independence.
- Author: Four Tracts on Political and Commercial Subjects
- Author: A Treatise Concerning Civil Government in Three Parts