Etching by B Wilson. Gowin Knight (1713-1772) was a scientist who wrote on magnetism and produced an improved compass which was adopted by the Royal Navy in 1752. He was also the first principal librarian of the British Museum from 1756.

Picture Reference: 10198868
Subject: PERSONALITIES > Personalities > Knight, Gowin
Inventory No.: 1903-0164
Credit: Science Museum Pictorial

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