He was one of the most esteemed university teachers and influential writers of his day, and in 1709 he was appointed to the privy council.
وكان واحدا من أرفع المعلمين الجامعيين والكتاب المؤثرين في زمنه، وفي عام 1709 تم تعيينه في المجلس الخاص.