J.T. Desaguliers (1683–1744)
Author of A course of experimental philosophy
About the Author
Image credit: John Theophilus Desaguliers (pronounced day-za-güly-ay) (12 March 1683 – 29 February 1744) was a natural philosopher born in France. He was a member of the Royal Society of London beginning 29 July 1714. He was presented with the Royal Society's highest honour, the Copley Medal, in 1734, 1736 and 1741, with the 1741 award being for his discovery of the properties of electricity. He studied at Oxford, became experimental assistant to Sir Isaac Newton, and later popularized Newtonian theories and their practical applications. He has been credited as the inventor of the planetarium, on the basis of some plans he published.
Works by J.T. Desaguliers
A course of experimental philosophy 6 copies
The Newtonian system of the world, the best model of government: an allegorical poem ... With copper plates: to which… (2010) 2 copies
The York-Buildings Dragons Or, a Full and True Account of a Most Horrid and Barbarous Murder, Intended to be Committed… (2010) 1 copy
A Course of Experimental Philosophy (includes info about Ralph Allen's wooden railway) [photocopy] 1 copy
Associated Works
Mathematical elements of natural philosophy confirmed by experiments, or, An introduction to Sir Isaac Newton's… (1726) — Translator, some editions — 15 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Desaguliers, John Theophilus
- Birthdate
- 1683-03-12
- Date of death
- 1744-02-29
- Gender
- male
- Birthplace
- France
- Places of residence
- England
- Occupations
- Natural philosopher
- Relationships
- Newton, Sir Isaac (experimental assistant to)
- Awards and honors
- Fellow of the Royal Society
Copley Medal
Members
Statistics
- Works
- 12
- Also by
- 1
- Members
- 20
- Popularity
- #589,235
- ISBNs
- 3