Alexander Cumming
Alexander Cumming (1733–1814) was an inventor, musical instrument maker and engineer.
Also recorded as Alexander Cummings.
Alexander Cumming in brief
- Born
- 1733
- Died
- 1814
- Known for
- inventor, musical instrument maker, engineer, mathematician and watchmaker
- Place of birth
- Edinburgh
Overview
Born at Edinburgh in 1733, died at London in 1814.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is mathematics, horology and clock.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Edinburgh and London. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Sources
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- 1.
“Alexander Cumming”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q322034: Alexander Cumming
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