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Portrait of Dr. William Small

Dr. William Small

Professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary, mentor to Thomas Jefferson.

From "Thomas Jefferson" by Merwin, Henry Childs

Core Belief

"Valued knowledge, scientific inquiry, and liberal thought."

Worldview

As a professor of science, he likely saw the world as a place of rational order and valued the pursuit of knowledge.

Personality

Profound, liberal-minded, and possessing a talent for communication, Dr. Small was a key influence on Jefferson's intellectual development.

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