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The year 1854 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

1 Awards

• Copley Medal: Johannes Peter Müller
• Wollaston Medal for Geology:

2 Births

• March 15 - Emil Adolf von Behring (d. 1917), winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901.
• June 13 - Charles Algernon ParsonsSir Charles Algernon Parsons ( June 13, 1854 February 11, 1931) was a British engineer, best known for his invention of the steam turbine. He was a younger son of the famous astronomer Lord Rosse, and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and St. John's (d. 1932See also Other events of 1932 List of years in science. 1931 in science 1932 in science 1933 in science. The year 1932 in science and technology had many significant events, including those listed below. Biology Geneticist J. Haldane publishes The Causes), BritishThe word British has several different uses. See the article on Britain for more details. In a geographical context, it usually applies to a person or object from, or the people or nation of ("the British") the island of Great Britain though, confusingly, inventor of the steam turbineA steam turbine extracts the energy of dry pressurized superheated steam as mechanical movement. In a Parsons-Westinghouse steam turbine nozzles apply supersonic steam to a curved blade. The blade whips the steam back in the opposite direction, simultaneo.
• July 12July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. Events 1690 William of Orange's army wins the Battle of the Boyne as reckoned under Gregorian calendar. 1759 British cannon start firing on Fren - George EastmanGeorge Eastman ( July 12, 1854 March 14, 1932) founded the Eastman Kodak Co. and invented roll film, which brought photography to the common man. The roll film was also the basis for the invention of the motion picture film, used by early filmmakers Thoma (d. 1932See also Other events of 1932 List of years in science. 1931 in science 1932 in science 1933 in science. The year 1932 in science and technology had many significant events, including those listed below. Biology Geneticist J. Haldane publishes The Causes), photographyPhotography is the technique of recording, by chemical, mechanical or digital means, a permanent image on a layer of material sensitive to light exposure. The word comes from the Greek words φως phos ("light"), and γρα&phi pioneer.