City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Thomas Young

1773-1829

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

1. Thomas Young Marker

Inscription.
Man of Science
lived here

Erected 1951 by London County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1773.

Location. 51° 31.066′ N, 0° 8.977′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Welbeck Street just north of Queen Anne Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Welbeck Street, City of Westminster, England W1G 8EZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Patrick Manson (a few steps from this marker); Hector Berlioz (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Pearce (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Woolner RA (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Gibbon (within shouting distance of this marker); James Smithson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir James MacKenzie (about 90 meters away); Sir F. Paolo Tosti (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

More about this marker. English Heritage indicates that this plaque replaced an earlier London County Council plaque from 1905.

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Thomas Young (scientist) (Wikipedia). Thomas Young (13 June 1773 – 10 May 1829) was an English polymath and physician. Young made notable scientific contributions to the fields of vision, light, solid mechanics, energy, physiology, language, musical harmony, and Egyptology. He "made a number of original and insightful innovations" in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs (specifically the Rosetta Stone) before Jean-François Champollion eventually expanded on his work. He was mentioned by, among others, William Herschel, Hermann von Helmholtz, James Clerk Maxwell, and Albert Einstein. Young has been described as "The Last Man Who Knew Everything". (Submitted on December 14, 2017.)

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

2. Thomas Young Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.