What was Petty knighted?
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1661
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Answer
Knighted in 1661 for his service to the crown during and after the English Civil War, William Petty gained the favor of influential individuals, including Oliver Cromwell, who appointed him to various positions within the government. His scientific pursuits and contributions to the fields of economics, statistics, and cartography further solidified his reputation as a polymath and earned him recognition within the scientific community.
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