Thomas Melvill

Scottish physicist
Person human Q7792378
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Summary

Thomas Melvill is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1726[2]. He passed away in Geneva[3]. He died on December 1, 1753[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], meteorologist[6], physicist[7], and philosopher[8].

Key Facts

  • Thomas Melvill passed away in Geneva[3].
  • Thomas Melvill was born on January 1, 1726[2].
  • Thomas Melvill died on December 1, 1753[4].
  • Thomas Melvill held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[9].
  • Thomas Melvill's professions included astronomer[5].
  • Thomas Melvill worked as a meteorologist[6].
  • Thomas Melvill's professions included physicist[7].
  • Thomas Melvill's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Thomas Melvill's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[10].
  • Thomas Melvill is recorded as male[11].
  • Thomas Melvill's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Thomas Melvill's family name is recorded as Melvill[13].
  • Thomas Melvill's given name is recorded as Thomas[14].
  • Thomas Melvill's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Melvill was born on January 1, 1726[2].

Education

Thomas Melvill's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[5], meteorologist[6], physicist[7], and philosopher[8].

Death and Burial

Thomas Melvill died on December 1, 1753[4]. He passed away in Geneva[3].

FAQs

Where did Thomas Melvill die?

Thomas Melvill passed away in Geneva[3].

What did Thomas Melvill do for work?

Thomas Melvill worked as astronomer[5], meteorologist[6], physicist[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did Thomas Melvill go to school?

Thomas Melvill was educated at University of Glasgow[10].

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  1. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at → University of Glasgow
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