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Robins, Benjamin
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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Father of the modern science of artillery, born, the son of a Quaker, at Bath; established himself in London as a teacher of mathematics, as also his reputation by several mathematical treatises; turned his attention to the theoretical study of artillery and fortification; upheld Newton's principle of ultimate ratios against Berkeley, and in 1742 published his celebrated work, the "New Principles of Gunnery," which revolutionised the art of gunnery; was appointed engineer-in-general to the East India Company, and planned the defences of Madras (1707-1751).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Robins, Benjamin'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/r/robins-benjamin.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Robins, Benjamin'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/r/robins-benjamin.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
