Edward Nairne ( 1726 - 1806 )

Birth: 1726 Death: Chelsea, London (01 September 1806) Research Field: Mathematics, optics, physics Career: Established a shop as an Optical, Mathematical and Philosophical Instrument maker; friend of Joseph Priestley; designed "Nairne's electrical machine"; one of the proprietors of the Royal Institution (1800) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 20/06/1776.