1754 in science
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The year 1754 in science and technology involved some significant events.
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[edit] Events
- Václav Prokop Diviš (1698-1765), Czech theologian and natural scientist, develops a lightning rod for Vienna General Hospital, independently of Ben Franklin's invention.
[edit] Awards
- Copley Medal: William Lewis
[edit] Births
- March 15 - Archibald Menzies, botanist (died 1842)
- June 4 - Franz Xaver, Baron Von Zach, astronomer (died 1832)
- August 21 - William Murdoch, inventor and technician (died 1839)
- September 26 - Joseph Proust, French chemist (died 1826)
[edit] Deaths
- April 9 - Christan Wolff, German philosopher, mathematician and scientist (born 1679)
- November 27 - Abraham de Moivre, French mathematician (born 1667)
