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Benjamin Thompson
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Benjamin Thompson

Politician · born March 26, 1753 · died 1814

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Colonel Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, FRS, was an American-born British military officer, scientist and inventor.

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  1. ~39Received the Copley Medal1792
  2. ~47Received the Rumford Medal1800

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