John Theophilus Desaguliers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French-born British natural philosopher and clergyman
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Place of Birth: La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
About John Theophilus Desaguliers
- John Theophilus Desaguliers FRS (12 March 1683 – 29 February 1744) was a British natural philosopher, clergyman, engineer and freemason who was elected to the Royal Society in 1714 as experimental assistant to Isaac Newton.
- He had studied at Oxford and later popularized Newtonian theories and their practical applications in public lectures.
- Desaguliers's most important patron was James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos.
- As a Freemason, Desaguliers was instrumental in the success of the first Grand Lodge in London in the early 1720s and served as its third Grand Master.
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| Alternative names | Hans Huyssing; Hans Huyssings; Hans Huysing; Hysing; H. Hysing | ||
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| Date of birth/death | 1678 | 1752 or 1753 | |
| Location of birth/death | Stockholm | London | |
| Work period | 1696-1752 | ||
| Work location | Stockholm, London | ||
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