Lister, J.J. (Joseph Jackson), 1786-1869

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Birth 1786-01-11
Death 1869-10-24

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Epithet: zoologist

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000443.0x000216

Epithet: of Add MS 37185

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001197.0x000119

Joseph Jackson Lister, who was the father of Lord Lister, was the discoverer of the law of aplanatic foci in microscopic objectives, the principle upon which modern microscopes are constructed.

From the description of Account books, 1810-1849. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122409245

From the guide to the Joseph Jackson Lister account books, 1810-1849, 1810-1849, (American Philosophical Society)

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Subjects:

  • Beyond Early America
  • Scientists

Occupations:

  • Scientists

Places:

  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Liverpool, England (as recorded)