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Robert Banks

b. 1701

English maker of optical instruments

Optician

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About Robert Banks

Born 1701. Robert Banks was an optician.

Robert Banks (late 18th century-first half 19th century) was an English maker of optical instruments.

His workshop was located in the Strand, in central London, 1796-1827. The Museo di Fisica e Storia Naturale of Florence commissioned several optical instruments from him.

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Important facts

Born

1701

Birth century

18th century

Occupation

Optician

Frequently asked questions

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English maker of optical instruments

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Robert Banks was an optician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Banks

· Wikidata: Q24718643

· DBpedia: Robert Banks (optician)

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