Thomas Marquois (died 1802) was a London-based military instructor for the sons of the English gentry in the 18th century.

Career

From 1761 to 1765, Marquois was Professor of Artillery and Fortification in Holland Park.[1] He taught the sons of the English gentry who were destined to serve in the British Army.[1]

In 1780, Marquois designed the Marquois scales, used for military surveying.[2]

Personal life

Marquois was a Huguenot.[3] In 1761, he became the first person to lease land in Holland Park from Edward Burnaby Greene off Holland Park Avenue, from Portland Road to Norland Square.[4]

Death

Marquois died in 1802.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "To Officers and Young Gentlemen intended for the Army". The Public Advertiser. January 18, 1766. p. 3. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Scientific Instrument Society 25th Anniversary Exhibition: Marquois Scales". Museum of the History of Science. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Mr. Marquois's Most Useful Pair of Scales". Tools and Trades History Society. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ Sheppard, F. H. W. (1973). Survey of London. Vol. 37. London: London County Council. pp. 276–297. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via British History Online.


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