John Dollond
English optician (1706–1761) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Dollond FRS (21 June [O.S. 10 June] 1706 – 30 November 1761)[1] was an English optician, known for his successful optics business and his patenting and commercialization of achromatic doublets.
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John Dollond | |
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Born | 21 June [O.S. 10 June] 1706 London, England |
Died | 30 November 1761(1761-11-30) (aged 55) London, England |
Known for | Achromatic doublet |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Sommelier (m. 1729) |
Children | 5 |
Awards | Copley Medal (1758) |
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