Edmund Culpeper. London (1660 - 1738)

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Edmund Culpeper was an English instrument maker whose name is known to all those who are interested in the history of the microscope. Edmund is credited with popularizing two important elements in microscope design: the sub-stage mirror and the tripod microscope, which is referred to as Culpeper-type.

He also provided Peter the Great with scientific instruments during Peter's visit to England in 1698