Title
Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, FRS
Caption
Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, FRS (1753 – 1814) American-born British physicist and inventor whose challenges to established physical theory were part of the 19th century revolution in thermodynamics. He served as lieutenant-colonel of the King's American Dragoons, part of the British Loyalist forces, during the American Revolutionary War.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP23A12_077
License type
Rights managed
Available size
180,0Mb (5,7Mb) / 25,5in x 27,5in / 7636 x 8240 (300dpi)