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Charles Wheatstone

Charles Wheatstone (1802–1875) was a cryptographer, mathematician and physicist.

Also recorded as Sir Charles Wheatstone.

Charles Wheatstone in brief

Born
1802
Died
1875
Known for
cryptographer, mathematician, physicist, inventor, musical instrument maker and photographer
Place of birth
Gloucester
Contents

Overview

Born at Gloucester in 1802, died at Paris in 1875.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is physics.

Residence is recorded at United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Employment is recorded with King's College London. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Copley Medal, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and Royal Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles Wheatstone”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q156942: Charles Wheatstone

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