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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Scientist
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Royal_Society
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Copley_Medal
Royal_Society_Fellow
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gptkbp:birthDate
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1753-03-26
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gptkbp:bornIn
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gptkb:Woburn,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:George_Thompson
gptkb:William_Thompson
gptkb:Benjamin_Thompson_Jr.
gptkb:Mary_Thompson
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gptkbp:contribution
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Improvement of cooking stoves
Studies on the nature of heat
Heat as a form of energy
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gptkbp:deathDate
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1814-08-21
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gptkbp:field
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Chemistry
Engineering
Physics
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Benjamin Thompson
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gptkbp:influence
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Modern thermodynamics
Energy conservation principles
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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gptkb:Isaac_Newton
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gptkbp:inventor
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gptkb:Rumford_stove
gptkb:Rumford_fireplace
Thermal insulation techniques
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gptkbp:knownFor
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Thermodynamics
Contributions to heat transfer
Inventing the kitchen range
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:Rumford_Prize
gptkb:Count_of_Rumford_Foundation
Thermodynamic principles
Engineering practices in heating systems
Scientific approach to heat and energy
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gptkbp:nationality
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American
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gptkbp:notableWork
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Essays_Philosophical_and_Mathematical
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gptkbp:occupation
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Inventor
Military officer
Philosopher
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gptkbp:residence
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Munich,_Bavaria
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Margaret_Thompson
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gptkbp:title
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Count of Rumford
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