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 Joseph Barlow to Dr Thomas Young, 1818-11-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 255-255a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters from Joseph Barlow, with accompanying papers and two related notes from the Navy Office.
Dates:
1818-11-24
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Joseph Forrest to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-12-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 594
Scope and Contents
In which Forrest outlines his previous communication with the Board and offers to make a globe which he could describe to them better than explaining his ideas in writing. He also mentions that he was a mechanic with no formal training in astronomy or mathematics.
Dates:
1827-12-05
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Joseph Forrest to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-11-21 - 1827-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 595-596
Scope and Contents
In which Forrest outlines his previous communication with the Board and offers to make a globe which he could describe to them better than explaining his ideas in writing. He also mentions that he was a mechanic with no formal training in astronomy or mathematics.
Dates:
1827-11-21 - 1827-11
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 Joseph Planta to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-03-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 176-177
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes a proposal, printed works and colour drawings by Wedel, and correspondence about laying his papers before the House of Commons.
Dates:
1822-03-15
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 Lazarus Cohen to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-02-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 50
Scope and Contents
Concerning the continuation of his 'New System of Astronomy'.
Dates:
1825-02-10
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 Lazarus Cohen to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-01-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 49
Scope and Contents
Concerning an account on the winds.
Dates:
1825-01-06
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 Le Duc Duhamel to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-10-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 477
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1827-10-23
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 Le Duc Duhamel to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-01-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 489-490
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1828-01-29
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 Lieutenant Couch to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-12-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 39-39a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1825-12-02
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 Malcolm Cowan to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-01-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 467
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the plan at [RGO 14/24: 468].
Dates:
1823-01-22
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
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Papers regarding miscellaneous chronometer improvements, 1790-1828
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Malcolm Cowan on a new mode of constructing chronometers
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Letter from Monsieur Duhamel to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 371-372
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters and a printed paper on finding the longitude by the moon's transit or distance from the meridian.
Dates:
1820-05-03
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 Mr Fenzano to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-09-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 68-68a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1823-09-19
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 Parkinson and Frodsham to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-03-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 386-387
Scope and Contents
Stating their claim to have made a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry.
Dates:
1821-03-27
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
/
Messrs. Parkinson and Frodsham on their manufacture of a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry
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Letter from Parkinson and Frodsham to Dr Young, 1821-03-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 388
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a statement and a letter to the Board of Longitude; see [RGO 14/24: 389-392].
Dates:
1821-03-29
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
/
Messrs. Parkinson and Frodsham on their manufacture of a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry
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Letter from Patrick Leahy to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 215
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1822-11-03
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 Patrick Leahy to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 216-217
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1822-11-07
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 Patrick Scully to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-08-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 189-191
Scope and Contents
Writing on behalf of Fearon Fallows who was ill, giving news of their activity at Cape Town, of the site of the new observatory, of the difficult conditions in which they had to work, and of the safe arrival of a telescope by Dollond.
Dates:
1822-08-08
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 Peter Lecount to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-08-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 93
Scope and Contents
Concerning a trial of his marine chair.
Dates:
1821-08-12
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 Peter Lecount to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-11-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 94
Scope and Contents
Concerning trials of his method of observing the eclipse of Jupiter's satellites.
Dates:
1821-11-10
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 Peter Lecount to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-01-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 95
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a related paper.
Dates:
1823-01-08
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 Peter Lecount to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-02-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 96-96a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1823-02-06
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 R. Raines-Baines to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 229-230
Scope and Contents
Requesting that the Board of Longitude consider his invention of a sea perambulator and an accompanying machine adapted to produce results at sea. He states that he had made significant improvements to his invention since obtaining a patent.
Dates:
1819-03-29
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 R. Raines-Baines to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-04-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 231-231a
Scope and Contents
Enquiring whether the Board of Longitude had made a decision on the machines he had presented.
Dates:
1819-04-17
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from R. Raines-Baines to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-05-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 232-232a
Scope and Contents
Informing him of news that his perambulator had saved the HMS Comilion [Chameleon?] and two merchant vessels from running aground. He asks that Young submit this testimonial to the Board.
Dates:
1819-05-24
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 108-109
Scope and Contents
Concerning books and papers sent for the Cape Observatory, requesting a better clock, and giving news of the establishment of the observatory.
Dates:
1822-06-13
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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