Sir David Brewster 1781 - 1868
- occupation:
- Academic administrator, Natural philosopher
- Nationality:
- Scottish; British
- born in:
- Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Scottish scientist most noted for his experimental work and writing on optics and polarized light. Associated with the invention of the kaleidoscope and stereoscope, contributed to improvement in lighthouse optics and edited the Edinburgh Encyclopaedia
