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Benjamin Thompson

American-born British physicist and inventor (1753–1814)

  • Fame56.1
  • Momentum16.8
  • Wikipedia5.9K
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Lived 1753–1814, aged 61United States
United StatesUnited StatesScientistsScientist
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    41 languages
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  • Era
    1753–1814
    Aged 61
  • Awards
    5
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-21

Colonel Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, FRS, was an American-born British military officer, scientist and inventor. Born in Woburn, Massachusetts, he supported the Loyalist cause during the American War of Independence, commanding the King's American Dragoons during the conflict. After the war ended in 1783, Thompson moved to London, where he was recognised for his administrative talents and received a knighthood from George III in 1784.

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