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_075

License type

Rights managed

Available size

180,0Mb (5,3Mb) / 24,9in x 28,1in / 7464 x 8429 (300dpi)

Keywords

scientist Sir Benjamin Thompson Count Rumford American British physicist inventor physics 19th century thermodynamics scientist