Benjamin Thompson #15
by Granger
Title
Benjamin Thompson #15
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Granger
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Photograph - Digital Image
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BENJAMIN THOMPSON (1753-1814). Count Rumford. American physicist, inventor and adventurer. While in the service of the Elector of Bavaria (1784-1795), Count Rumford conducted his famous researches on heat while perfecting the science of artillery in cannon foundries such as depicted here in an 18th century engraving.
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July 24th, 2012
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