William Warburton, a renowned British writer, was born on December 24, 1698, and died on June 7, 1779. He was a prominent theologian, philosopher, and literary critic of the 18th century, known for his research on Christian doctrines and his critiques of literary works.
Source: The Works of the Right Reverend William Warburton, D.D., Lord Bishop of Gloucester: To which is Prefixed a Discourse by Way of General Preface, Containing Some Account of the Life, Writings, and Character of the Author