Benjamin Thompson

At thirteen years of age he was apprenticed Mr. Appleton, a merchant of Salem, where he distinguished himself only by neatly cutting his name, "Benjamin Thompson," on the frame of a shop slate.

The Bobbin Boy or, How Nat Got His learning 1859

After all, Benjamin Thompson ie: Count von Rumford was an active inventor.

Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford ~~louise~~ 2008

Most agree it was invented by Benjamin Thompson in 1804 as a result of his interest in the insulating qualities of egg whites.

Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford ~~louise~~ 2008

Before we get into the discovery of Baked Alaska, I would like to try and clarify how Benjamin Thompson also became known as Count von Rumford.

Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford ~~louise~~ 2008

Much like Benjamin Thompson, Baked Alaska is also legendary.

Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford ~~louise~~ 2008

Before we get into the discovery of Baked Alaska, I would like to try and clarify how Benjamin Thompson also became known as Count von Rumford.

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Benjamin Thompson was born a farmer's son on 26 March 1753 in North Woburn, Massachusetts; his father died before the boy was two years old.

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After all, Benjamin Thompson ie: Count von Rumford was an active inventor.

Archive 2008-03-01 ~~louise~~ 2008

Benjamin Thompson was born a farmer's son on 26 March 1753 in North Woburn, Massachusetts; his father died before the boy was two years old.

Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford ~~louise~~ 2008

Benjamin Thompson was born on March 26, 1753 in Woburn Massachusetts.

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