1782 in science

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The year 1782 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1781 in science, other events of 1782, 1783 in science, and the list of years in science.

Contents 1 Exploration 2 Geology 3 Mathematics 4 Physics 5 Awards 6 Births 7 Deaths

Exploration

Geology

Mathematics

Physics

Awards

• Copley Medal: Richard Kirwan

Births

Deaths

• March 17 - Daniel Bernoulli, mathematician, developed Bernoulli's theorem, most distinguished of second generation of Bernoulli family. (born 1700)
• May 16 - Daniel Solander, Swedish botanist (born 1736)sv:Vetenskapsåret 1782