Thomas Young was a precocious child with a phenomenal memory, especially for languages.
  • Born: Milverton --- 13th June 1773
  • Died: London --- 10rd May 1829
  • Doctor, natural philosopher and linguist
  • Established the wave theory of light
  • Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Educated: Universities of Edinburgh and Göttingen
 

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