William Payne (unknown – c. 1779) was an English mathematician[1] and the author of books about mathematics, draughts, and whist.
[1][2][3] Payne's first book, An Introduction to the Game of Draughts, was published in 1756.
[2][3] Payne's second book, An Introduction to Geometry: Containing the Most Useful Propositions in Euclid, & Other Authors, was published in 1767.
[4] The book Maxims for Playing the Game of Whist; With All Necessary Calculations, and Laws of the Game was published anonymously in 1773; published by his brother Thomas, it is believed to have been written by William Payne.
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