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John Whitehurst

John Whitehurst by Joseph Wright of Derby, in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

John Whitehurst FRS (10 April 1713 – 18 February 1788), born in Cheshire, England, was a clockmaker and scientist, and made significant early contributions to geology. He was an influential member of the Lunar Society.


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