Johan Wilcke
Swedish physicist and academic
Born
September 6th, 1732
292 years ago
Died
April 18th, 1796
228 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Sweden
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Developed the first experimental thermometer
Contributed to the establishment of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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