First published by Money Metals here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2018/12/10/richard-cantillon-important-economist-001675

Richard Cantillon is the most important economist you’ve never heard of. Born in Ireland sometime in the mid- to late-1600s, Richard Cantillon’s contributions to economics are found in his major work, Essai sur la Nature du Commerce en General (Essay on the Nature of Commerce in General).