John Walsh (scientist)
Sir John Walsh FRS | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1726 Fort St. George, Madras (Chennai), India |
| Died | 9 March 1795 (aged 68) |
| Known for | Work on the electrical properties of torpedo fish |
| Father | Joseph Walsh |
| Relatives | Nevil Maskelyne (cousin) |
| Awards | Copley Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Politics, physiology |
| Institutions | East India Company |
John Walsh (1 July 1726 – 9 March 1795) was a British scientist and Secretary to the Governor of Bengal.
John was born in Fort St. George, son of Joseph Walsh, Secretary to the Governor of Fort St. George and cousin to Nevil Maskelyne, the Astronomer Royal, and his cousin Margaret Maskelyne, the wife of Lord Clive.