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| Born | 11 December 1781 Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland |
| Died | 10 February 1868 | Age 86 Allerby, Melrose, Roxburghshire |
Sir David Brewster 1816
David Brewster invented the kaleidoscope in 1816.
MUIB Made up in Britain
In History
- 22 December 1943.
This month 80 years ago the world lost Beatrix Potter - 31 December 1719.
This month 304 years ago the world lost John Flamsteed - 09 December 1814.
This month 210 years ago the world lost Joseph Bramah - 12 December 1849.
This month 175 years ago the world lost Marc Isambard Brunel - 13 December 1883.
This month 141 years ago the world lost John Stringfellow - 01 December 1866.
This month 158 years ago the world lost Sir George Everest - 11 December 1895.
This month 129 years ago the world lost Dr William Penny Brookes - 25 December 1977.
This month 46 years ago the world lost Charlie Chaplin - Trouser Press. 100 years ago July 8 1924 Peter Corby was born
- 15 December 1878.
This month 146 years ago the world lost Alfred Bird - 05 December 1915.
This month 109 years ago the world lost Thomas Parker - 04 December 1850.
This month 174 years ago the world lost William Sturgeon - 05 December 1973.
This month 51 years ago the world lost Robert Watson-Watt - 200 years ago in 1824 Portland cement is patented