Thomas Young
English polymath (1773-1829)
1773 — 1829
Quick Facts
Profession
English polymath (1773-1829)
Born
June 13, 1773
Died
1829 (age ~56)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
astronomer, physician, physicist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in MilvertonDied in London
1773
Born in Milverton (1773-06-13)
1792
EducationStudied at St Bartholomew's Medical College (1792–1794)
1794
EducationStudied at University of Edinburgh (1794–1795)
1794
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1795
EducationStudied at University of Göttingen (1795–1796)
1797
EducationAbout
Thomas Young FRS was a British polymath who made notable contributions to the fields of vision, light, solid mechanics, energy, physiology, language, musical harmony, and Egyptology. He was instrumental in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs, specifically the Rosetta Stone.
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Who is Thomas Young?+
Thomas Young FRS was a British polymath who made notable contributions to the fields of vision, light, solid mechanics, energy, physiology, language, musical harmony, and Egyptology. He was instrumental in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs, specifically the Rosetta Stone.
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Young born?+
Thomas Young was born on June 13, 1773.
When did Thomas Young die?+
Thomas Young died in 1829, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — June 13, 1773
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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