Brewster, David
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born on | 11 December 1781 at 12:15 (= 12:15 PM ) | ||||
Place | Jedburgh, Scotland, 55n29, 2w34 | ||||
Timezone | LMT m2w34 (is local mean time) | ||||
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Biography
Scottish scientist, a famous Victorian who invented various optical instruments and the kaleidoscope while working in the fields of reflection, absorption and polarization of light. A prodigy, he entered the university at 12 to study for the ministry. By the time Brewster completed his studies, he had settled on science as his field. During his distinguished career he received many honors, including knighthood.
Died on 2/10/1868.
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Source Notes
Wemyss quotes biographer Gordon, "The Life of Brewster," "born a little after midday"
Categories
- Traits : Mind : Child prodigy (Entered University at age 12)
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs (Age 87)
- Vocation : Science : Other Science (Optics)
- Notable : Awards : Knighted
- Notable : Awards : Vocational award (Honors in his field)
- Notable : Famous : Founder/ originator (Kaleidoscope, various optical instruments)
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- 1781 births
- Birthday 11 December
- Birthplace Jedburgh, SCOT (UK)
- Sun 19 Sagittarius
- Moon 28 Libra
- Asc 13 Pisces
- 1868 deaths
- Traits : Mind : Child prodigy
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs
- Vocation : Science : Other Science
- Notable : Awards : Knighted
- Notable : Awards : Vocational award
- Notable : Famous : Founder/ originator