Thomas Young_
Milverton
"Born — Died "
Born
Milverton
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Milverton
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Eliza Maxwell (1804)
Parents
Thomas Young, Sarah Davies
Residences
48, Welbeck Street W1
Education
Emmanuel College, St Bartholomew's Medical College, University of Edinburgh, University of Göttingen
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Aramaic (תאומא)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Thomas Young: English polymath (1773-1829).
Born in Milverton (died at age 55).
4 awards including Croonian Medal and Lecture.
Studied at Emmanuel College.
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AWARDS (4)
B
Croonian Medal and Lecture
WON
B
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
WON
B
Fellow of the Royal Society
WON
B
Royal Society Bakerian Medal
WON
Biography
English polymath (1773-1829)
Connections (3)
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Thomas Young was born in Milverton.
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