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Count von Rumford Thompson 1753 - 1814
- occupation:
- Natural philosopher,
- Philanthropist,
- Scientist
- Nationality:
- American; British?
- born in:
- Woburn, Middlesex county, Massachusetts, United States
founder of the Royal Institution
founder of the Royal Institution