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John Leslie

British mathematician and physicist (1766-1832) · Academics · Died at 66

Sir John Leslie, FRSE KH was a Scottish mathematician and physicist best remembered for his research into heat.

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Rumford Medal
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Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1766 to 1832 · aged 66