Francis Wollaston

Francis Wollaston may refer to:

  • Francis Wollaston (scientist) (1694–1774), English scientist and father of the below astronomer
  • Francis Wollaston (astronomer) (1731–1815), Anglican priest, author and father of the below philosopher
  • Francis Wollaston (philosopher) (1762–1823), Anglican Archdeacon of Essex and Jacksonian Professor of natural philosopher

Famous quotes containing the word francis:

    It is an art apart. Saint Francis of Assisi said—”All saints can do miracles, but few of them can keep hotel.”
    Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)