Harris, James, 1709-1780

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Birth 1709-07-20
Death 1780-12-22
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James Harris, English philosopher and musical patron. He is best remembered for his Hermes, or, A Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammar (1751).

From the description of James Harris manuscript material : 2 items, 1743-1765 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 300092941

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