Milverton

Edit

Classify

Create

Description

The great scientist Thomas Young was born here in Milverton on June 13, 1773 in a Quaker family. Andrew Robinson wrote a biography about this scientist: "The Last Man Who Knew Everything". He was familiar with virtually the entire scientific knowledge of the beginning of the 19th century. He was known as "the Young phenomenon." He explained the optical phenomena of the diffraction and interference of light. As a Egyptologist, he came up with the first scientific decipherment of the hieroglyphics. By 1814 Young had completely translated the "enchorial" text of the Rosetta Stone (using a list with 86 demotic words.

Dromos

| | Public | Dutch

Address

Milverton, Taunton Deane, United Kingdom

Statistics

Quickly to

Things to do in surrounding Sights nearby Destinations close by

Looking for routes that pass here?

Nearby routes

Things to do in surrounding Show all

Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.

Sights nearby Show all

Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.

Plan your route

With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.

Route planner