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John Michell
English natural philosopher and clergyman (1724–1793)
For other people named John Michell, see John Michell (disambiguation).
John Michell | |
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Born | (1724-12-25)25 December 1724 Eakring, Nottinghamshire, England |
Died | 21 April 1793(1793-04-21) (aged 68) Thornhill, Yorkshire, England |
Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
Known for | Predicting the existence of black holes, seismology, manufacture of magnets, mass of the Earth |
Spouses | Sarah Williamson (m. 1764; died 1765)Ann Brecknock (m. ) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics, geology |
John Michell (; 25 December 1724 – 21 April 1793) was an English natural philosopher and clergyman who provided pioneering insights into a wide range of scientific fields including astronomy, geology, optics, and gravitation.
Considered "one of the greatest unsung scientists of all time",