David Brewster
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About
Pioneering physicist remembered for his work in the field of optics. He was a keen inventor, having invented notable devices such as the kaleidoscope and the binocular camera.
Before Fame
He was a Christian minister but only preached from the pulpit once.
Trivia
He was one of the foremost writers to contribute to the famed Encycloaedia Britannica.
Family Life
He was married twice and had five children, including a daughter and four sons.
Associated With
Due to his Christian beliefs, he was a vocal critic of Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution.
