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Crosse, Andrew, 1784-1855

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1784 - 1855

Biography

Andrew Crosse (17 June 1784 – 6 July 1855) was a British scientist who was born and died at Fyne Court, Broomfield, Somerset. Crosse was an early pioneer and experimenter in the use of electricity. He became known after press reports of an electrocrystallization experiment he conducted in 1836, during which insects "appeared".

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Andrew Crosse poem

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 838355.2
Mss 838355.2
Date(s): 1838-06-05
Scope and Contents

Poem about death by Andrew Crosse. "Copied for Mrs. Ticknor."

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