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Every knave is a thorough knave, and a thorough knave is a knave throughout.

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George Berkeley
Age: 67 †
Born: 1685
Born: March 12
Died: 1753
Died: January 14
Anglican Priest
Epistemologist
Metaphysician
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Philosopher Of Science
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Bishop George Berkeley
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