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Count Rumford, English-American physicist

Count Rumford (1753-1814), born Benjamin Thompson, English-American physicist and reformer. Born in Massachusetts, he joined the army at 18, acting as a secret agent for the British. He fled to England in 1776 and studied projectiles. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1779. After a brief return to America, he was knighted, and appointed adviser to the Elector of Bavaria. there he reformed the army, set up welfare schemes for the poor, bred stronger horses and cattle and laid out the English Garden in Munich. He also showed, by studying the boring of cannons, that heat was due to the motion of particles in a body

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This print showcases the remarkable Count Rumford, an influential figure in both English and American history. Born as Benjamin Thompson in Massachusetts, he embarked on a fascinating journey that led him to become not only an esteemed physicist but also a renowned reformer. At the tender age of 18, Thompson joined the army and became a secret agent for the British. However, his loyalty shifted when he fled to England in 1776. There, he delved into studying projectiles and was eventually elected to the prestigious Royal Society in 1779. After a brief return to America, Thompson's accomplishments were recognized with knighthood before being appointed as adviser to the Elector of Bavaria. In this role, he spearheaded numerous reforms such as improving military tactics, implementing welfare programs for the impoverished population, breeding stronger horses and cattle, and even designing Munich's picturesque English Garden. Count Rumford's scientific contributions were equally groundbreaking. Through meticulous studies on cannon boring techniques, he revolutionized our understanding of heat by demonstrating its connection to particle motion within bodies—a fundamental principle known today as thermodynamics. This historical illustration beautifully captures Count Rumford's legacy—a man whose brilliance transcended borders while leaving an indelible mark on physics and societal progress alike.

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