Thomas Ignatius Maria Forster
Thomas Ignatius Maria Forster (born November 9, 1789 in London , † February 2, 1860 in Brussels ) was an English naturalist. He was the eldest son of the botanist Thomas Furley Forster (1761-1825).
Forster was a private scholar and carried out mainly astronomical and meteorological studies.
He was a member of the Royal Astronomical Society .
Fonts
- Researches About Atmospheric Phenomena. London 1812. 2nd edition 1823.
- Reflections on the Destructive Operation of Spirituous Liquors. London 1812.
- Pocket Encyclopedia of Natural Phenomena. According to his father's manuscripts. 1826.
- Observations on the influence of air pressure on the hearing. Frankfurt 1835.
- Observations sur l'influence des Cometes. 1836.
- Pan, a pastoral. Brussels 1840.
Web links
- Literature by and about Thomas Ignatius Maria Forster in the catalog of the German National Library
- Catholic Encyclopedia
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Forster, Thomas Ignatius Maria |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English naturalist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 9, 1789 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 2, 1860 |
| Place of death | Brussels |