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'Sir I. Harrington', (1611-1677), 1830. James Harrington (or Harington) (1611-1677) English political theorist of classical republicanism educated at Trinity College, Oxford known for his controversial work, The Commonwealth of Oceana, an exposition on an ideal constitution, designed for development of a utopian republic. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]