George T. Kingston
Title
George T. Kingston
Type
Individual
Coverage
Toronto, ON
Begin Date
1855-01-01
End Date
1880-01-01
Location
Magnetic & Meteorological Observatory, Toronto, ON
Product Areas
Meteorological
Activities
Designing
Timeline
- 1816 – Born in Oporto, Portugal, father was an English wine merchant. (Thomas)
- 1855 – Kingston is appointed Professor of Meteorology and Director of the Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory at the University of Toronto. (Thomas)
- 1876 – Kingston designs a four cup anemometer and wind vane, the Kingston Windmill, for the use of the Dominion meteorological service. (“Headquarters Instruments Branch”)
- 1880 – Kingston retires from his posts. (Thomas)
- 1855 – Kingston is appointed Professor of Meteorology and Director of the Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory at the University of Toronto. (Thomas)
- 1876 – Kingston designs a four cup anemometer and wind vane, the Kingston Windmill, for the use of the Dominion meteorological service. (“Headquarters Instruments Branch”)
- 1880 – Kingston retires from his posts. (Thomas)
Sources
“Headquarters Instruments Branch” CMOS Archives (https://www.cmosarchives.ca/Metphotos/T8/Instruments/photos.html) [23-07-24]
Thomas, Morley, K. “Kingston, George Templeton” Dictionary of Canadian Biography, Vol. XI (1881-1890)
Thomas, Morley, K. “Kingston, George Templeton” Dictionary of Canadian Biography, Vol. XI (1881-1890)
Collection
Citation
“George T. Kingston,” Precision Instrument Culture in Canada, accessed February 12, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/instrument-precision/items/show/2259.
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