C. F. Varley
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Cromwell Fleetwood Varley, FRSA (6 April 1828 – 2 September 1883) was an English engineer, particularly associated with the development of the electric telegraph and the transatlantic telegraph cable. He also took interest in the claims of parapsychology and spiritualism.[1]
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Cromwell Fleetwood Varley | |
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Born | 6 April 1828 |
Died | 2 September 1883 (1883-09-03) (aged 55) |
Occupation(s) | Engineer, parapsychologist |
Known for | Varley loop test Kelvin–Varley divider |
Parent | Cornelius Varley |
Awards | FRS (1871) |
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"Cromwell Varley" redirects here. For his son of the same name, see Perdicaris affair.