Thomas Young (scientist)

18th/19th-century English polymath

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Thomas Young FRS was a British polymath who made notable contributions to the fields of vision, light, solid mechanics, energy, physiology, language, musical harmony, and Egyptology. He was instrumental in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs, specifically the Rosetta Stone.

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Young stars as Cardiff cruise to win over Ospreys Thomas Young brushes off doubts over his father's future as Cardiff beat Ospreys in what is likely to be Alun Wyn Jones' last game at this level. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023
Cardiff flanker Young ruled out for three months Cardiff flanker Thomas Young will be out of action for up to three months after suffering a torn calf. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2023
Young leads Cardiff to historic win at Sharks Flanker Thomas Young claims two tries as Cardiff crush Sharks 35-0 in Durban to become the first Welsh region to win in South Africa in the United Rugby Championship. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2022

Thomas Young: Flanker to join Cardiff from Wasps and becomes eligible for Wales Flanker Thomas Young will join Cardiff next season from Wasps to link up with his father Dai and is available for Wales selection immediately. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2021