Benjamin Thompson

Physicist, Academic

1753 – 1814

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Who was Benjamin Thompson?

Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, FRS was an American-born British physicist and inventor whose challenges to established physical theory were part of the 19th century revolution in thermodynamics. He also served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Loyalist forces in America during the American Revolutionary War. After the end of the war he moved to London where his administrative talents were recognized when he was appointed a full Colonel, and in 1784 received a knighthood from King George III. A prolific designer, he also drew designs for warships. He later moved to Bavaria and entered government service there, being appointed Bavarian Army Minister and re-organizing the army, and, in 1791, was made a Count of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Born
Mar 26, 1753
Woburn
Also known as
  • Count Rumford
  • Benjamin Rumford
Spouses
Religion
  • Anglicanism
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Germany
Profession
Education
  • Harvard College
Lived in
  • Woburn
Died
Aug 21, 1814

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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