José María Algué
Spanish Roman Catholic priest and meteorologist (1856-1930) · Spain · On the map · Scientists · Died at 73
José María Algué, SJ, was a Spanish Roman Catholic priest and meteorologist in the observatory of Manila. He invented the barocyclonometer, the nephoscope and a kind of microseismograph.
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The barocyclonometer was officially adopted by the US Navy and warships of the North Atlantic Squadron were equipped with them around 1914. Father Algué was an honorary member of the Royal Society of London and the Pontificia Accademia Romana.
Country
Spain
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1856 to 1930 · aged 73
