Thomas Marquois

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. "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. "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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