George Adams Jr.
English scientist, optician, microscopist and scientific writer (1750–1795)
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Summary
George Adams Jr. was born on January 1, 1750[1], in London[2]. George Adams Jr. died on August 14, 1795[3]. George Adams Jr. worked as a naturalist[4], inventor[5], scientist[6], optician[7], and mathematician[8]. George Adams Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: George Sr. Adams[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Occupation: microscopist[12]
- Field of work: mechanics[13], optics[14], mathematics[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: George Adams (1750-1795)[17]
- Family name: Adams[18]
- Given name: George[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], BEIC Digital Library[21], Otto's encyclopedia[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Has works in the collection: Australian National Maritime Museum[24], Musée d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Genève[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
Why It Matters
George Adams Jr. is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was George Adams Jr. born?
George Adams Jr. was born in London[2].
Who were George Adams Jr.'s parents?
George Adams Jr.'s father was George Sr. Adams[10].
What did George Adams Jr. do for work?
George Adams Jr. worked as a naturalist[4], inventor[5], scientist[6], optician[7], and mathematician[8].