Samuel Horsley

Samuel Horsley Quotes

United Kingdom, Priest
September 15, 1733October, 4, 1806.

Samuel Horsley (15 September 1733 – 4 October 1806) was a British churchman, bishop of Rochester from 1793. He was also well versed in physics and mathematics, on which he wrote a number of papers and thus was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1767; and secretary in 1773, but, in consequence of a difference with the president (Sir Joseph Banks) he withdrew in 1784.

Also known as Mathematician, Physicist

more
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our policies regarding the use of cookies.