John Hyacinth de Magellan ( 1722 - 1790 )

Birth: Lisbon, Portugal (04 November 1722) Death: 12 Nevils Court, Fetter Lane, Lomdon (07 February 1790) Burial: Islington churchyard, London Research Field: Physics, Mathematics Career: Placed in the Augustinian monastery of Santa Cruz, Coimbra (aged 11); left the monastery to undertake a 'philosophical tour' of Europe (1758); forced to return to Portugal to answer certain allegations; trapped by the war (for 7 years), but left as soon as he was able on bad terms and never returned to Portugal; worked as a Tutor; went to England (1766); published a book on reflecting instruments (1775); conducted scientific correspondence with acquaintances throughout Europe; made improvements to various instruments for observation, including the 'Magelloscope'; Memberships: FRSA Membership: Fellow Election Date: 21/04/1774.