- 1754 in science
The year 1754 in
science andtechnology involved some significant events.Events
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Václav Prokop Diviš (1698-1765), Czech theologian and natural scientist, develops alightning rod forVienna General Hospital , independently ofBen Franklin 's invention.Awards
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Copley Medal : William LewisBirths
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March 15 -Archibald Menzies ,botanist (died 1842)
*June 4 -Franz Xaver, Baron Von Zach ,astronomer (died 1832)
*August 21 -William Murdoch ,inventor andtechnician (died 1839)
*September 26 -Joseph Proust , Frenchchemist (died 1826)Deaths
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April 9 - Christan Wolff, Germanphilosopher ,mathematician andscientist (born 1679)
*November 27 -Abraham de Moivre , Frenchmathematician (born 1667)
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