John Whitehurst FRS
(1713-1788)

founder of the Lunar Society, Fellow of the Royal Society, innovator, geologist, and clockmaker

Died aged c. 75

John Whitehurst FRS (10 April 1713 – 18 February 1788), born in Cheshire, England, was a clockmaker and scientist, and made significant early contributions to geology. He was an influential member of the Lunar Society.

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Derby, United Kingdom

John Whitehurst FRS 1713-1788 co-founder of the Lunar Society, innovator, geologist and clockmaker lived and worked here 1736-1764

24 Iron Gate, Derby, United Kingdom where they lived (1736-1764) and worked (1734-1764)