John Dollond
John Dollond FRS (21 June [O.S. 10 June] 1706 – 30 November 1761) was an English optician, known for his successful optics business and his patenting and commercialization of achromatic doublets.
John Dollond | |
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Painting by Benjamin Wilson, c. 1760 | |
| Born | 21 June [O.S. 10 June] 1706 London, England |
| Died | 30 November 1761 (aged 55) London, England |
| Known for | Achromatic doublet |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Sommelier (m. 1729) |
| Children | 5 |
| Awards | Copley Medal (1758) |
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