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