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John Anderson (1726-96), pub. in 1793 (engraving) (b/w photo)

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John Anderson (1726-96), pub. in 1793 (engraving) (b/w photo)
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Kay, William (fl.1795) / British
Location
Private Collection
Medium
engraving
Date
1793 AD (C18th AD)
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Professor of Natural Science at Glasgow University and liberal educator at the forefront of the application of science to technology in the industrial revolution and of the education and advancement of working men and women. Invented a cannon which he offered to the French National Convention in 1791; invented plan for smuggling French newspapers into Germany using small balloons; published 'The Institute of Physics'; left apparatus and library for foundation of educational institution in Glasgow;

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scientist / scots / inventor / balloon / professor of oriental languages / natural philosopher / scottish / male / scotland
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