Young, Thomas, 1773-1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1773 - 1829
Biography
Thomas Young was born in Milverton, Somerset, 13 June 1773. He studied medicine at London and Edinburgh, 1792-4, and physics at Göttingen, 1795-7. He was a fellow commoner at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1797-9. He practised as a physician in London and conducted research into the eye, identifying the cause of astigmatism and publishing a three colour theory of perception. He was appointed Professor of Natural Philosophy at the Royal Institution, 1801-3, and Foreign Secretary of the Royal Society, 1802-29. He carried out experiments on the diffraction of light and established a principle of interference that supported a wave rather than a corpuscular theory of light. He also worked on surface tension, elasticity and a scientific definition of energy. He married Eliza Maxwell, 1804. He retired from medical practice, 1814, and devoted himself to his research. He became interested in Egyptology and worked on deciphering the Rosetta Stone. He founded an Egyptian Society to publish hieroglyphic inscriptions, 1819, and later turned to the study of Demotic, 1827. He died in London, 10 May 1829.
Found in 333 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Charles Barton to [Dr Thomas Young], 1823-09-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 305
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
An essay on his proposed method, with three related letters.
Dates:
1823-09-25
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Blackburn to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-02-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 42
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Charles Blackburn of the Royal Naval College to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1824-02-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Blackburn to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-04-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 43-44
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Charles Blackburn of the Royal Naval College to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1824-04-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Blackburn to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-05-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 45-46
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Charles Blackburn of the Royal Naval College to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1824-05-22
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Blackburn to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-06-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 47-48
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Charles Blackburn of the Royal Naval College to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1824-06-29
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Hudson to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-11-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 328-331
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes three letters from Hudson (with two duplicates) and related newspaper cuttings.
Dates:
1824-11-25
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Hudson to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-01-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 340-343
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes three letters from Hudson (with two duplicates) and related newspaper cuttings.
Dates:
1825-01-25
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Hudson to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-08-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 347-351
Scope and Contents
Includes a colour illustration of a nautical instrument for ascertaining longitude.
Dates:
1825-08-23
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Charles Young concerning two new chronometers, 1821-04-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 465-466
Scope and Contents
Sent to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1821-04-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from [Christian Carl] Rumker to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 217-218
Scope and Contents
Providing an extract of his last observations at the observatory at Parramatta and requesting government confirmation of the grant of 1000 acres of land at Stone Quarry Creek (which he had received from the governor).
Dates:
1822-06-28
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from David Kirkpatrick to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-09-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 210-211
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letters relating to Kirkpatrick's new nonius for quadrants and an instrument to show the true distance in a lunar observation.
Dates:
1821-09-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from David Thomas concerning a timepiece with two springs, 1819-07-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 460-461
Scope and Contents
Sent to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1819-07-22
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Davies Gilbert to Dr Thomas Young, 1821
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 166
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter received from Fearon Fallows at the Cape of Good Hope.
Dates:
1821
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Davies Gilbert to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-09-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 167-168
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1822-09-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Davies Gilbert to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-09-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 169-170
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1822-09-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Dr Thomas Young concerning a paper on magnetism by Mr Harvey, 1823-05-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 446-447
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1823-05-18
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Dr Thomas Young to John Barrow, 1820-07-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 37-37a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory and the appointment of an astronomer, an assistant and a labourer there.
Dates:
1820-07-15
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Edward Massey concerning new inventions, 1823-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 153-154
Scope and Contents
Letter to Dr Thomas Young proposing to present three new inventions to the Board: a marine thermometer, a watch beating Royal Seconds which would serve as a Journeyman Watch, and a watch with decimal seconds. Massey also mentions that he had previously received a reward of £200 by the Board of Longitude for his sounding machine, and a further premium of £500 from Mr Perceval.
Dates:
1823-06-17
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Edward Massey to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 312-313
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
Five letters sent by Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd and Dr Thomas Young. The letters also make reference to Massey's sounding machine and patent log.
Dates:
1823-10-30
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Edward Taylor to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-06-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 494
Scope and Contents
Concerning the rate of a chronometer No. 1410 by Guy.
Dates:
1828-06-06
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-04-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 193-194
Scope and Contents
Concerning a zenith instrument for the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-04-12
Conditions Governing Access:
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Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-04-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 195-196
Scope and Contents
Concerning estimates for a zenith micrometer for the Cape Observatory, parts of which were also being made by Dollond and Donkin.
Dates:
1820-04-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 198-199
Scope and Contents
Suggesting that a young instrument maker would make an excellent assistant at the Cape Observatory, and proposing his young relative, James Fayrer, for the post.
Dates:
1820-05-06
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-11-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 200-200a
Scope and Contents
Informing him that James Fayrer would accept the position of assistant at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-11-27
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Ezekiel Walker to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-05-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 456
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a paper for the consideration of the Board of Longitude, at [RGO 14/38: 457-457a].
Dates:
1824-05-22
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Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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Ezekiel Walker on the advantage of the use of several chronometers at sea
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