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Encyclopedia > 1748 in science

The year 1748 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.


See also: 1747 in science, other events of 1748, 1749 in science and the list of years in science.

Contents
1 Archaeology
2 Mathematics
3 Medicine
4 Technology
5 Awards
6 Births
7 Deaths

Archaeology

  • Rediscovery of the ruins of Pompeii

Mathematics

Medicine

  • John Fothergill publishes Account of the Sore Throat, attended with Ulcers, an early description of diphtheria

Technology

  • Lewis Paul invents a hand machine for wool-carding

Awards

Births

Deaths

 

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