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English natural philosopher and clergyman (1724–1793)
John Michell (/ˈmɪtʃəl/; 25 December 1724 – 21 April 1793) was an English natural philosopher and clergyman who provided pioneering insights into a wide
John_Michell
British writer
John Frederick Carden Michell (9 February 1933 – 24 April 2009) was an English author and esotericist who was a prominent figure in the development of
John_Michell_(writer)
Object with escape velocity exceeding the speed of light
analogous to black holes in general relativity. During 1783 geologist John Michell wrote a letter to Henry Cavendish outlining the expected properties of
Dark star (Newtonian mechanics)
Dark_star_(Newtonian_mechanics)
Surname list
Michell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Anthony Michell (1870–1959), Australian mechanical engineer Bert S. Michell (c.1882–1938)
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Experiment measuring the force of gravity (1797–1798)
before 1783 by the English geologist John Michell, who constructed a torsion balance apparatus for it. However, Michell died in 1793 without completing the
Cavendish_experiment
Topics referred to by the same term
John Michell (1724–1793) was an English scientist. John Michell may also refer to: John Mitchell (minister) (1794–1870), American minister and author
John_Michell_(disambiguation)
British Army officer (1804–1886)
1826. p. 2924. "No. 18343". The London Gazette. 13 March 1827. p. 596. "John Michell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 July 2013. "No. 19242". The London Gazette
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Mitchell John
John Mitchell (died 1445), was an English Member of Parliament (MP). He was a Member of the Parliament of England for City of London in 1411, 1420, 1422
John Mitchell (MP for City of London)
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Straight alignments between historic structures and landmarks
promoted to a wider audience in the books of John Michell, particularly his 1969 work The View Over Atlantis. Michell's publications were accompanied by the launch
Ley_line
Region in spacetime from which nothing can escape
given observer. Wolfgang Rindler coined the term in the 1950s. In 1784, John Michell proposed that gravity can be strong enough in the vicinity of massive
Event_horizon
British film director (1956–2021)
Roger Harry Michell (5 June 1956 – 22 September 2021) was a British theatre, television and film director. He was best known for directing films such
Roger_Michell
British historian (born 1964)
Goodwin, Author at Country Life". Obituary: John Michell, The Daily Telegraph, 8 May 2009 "John Michell, Counterculture Author Who Cherished Idiosyncrasy
Jason_Goodwin
Far-right political party in the United Kingdom
What You Need To Know". Hope not Hate. Retrieved 6 March 2026. Simpson, John; Neilan, Catherine (7 June 2026). "'A new home for old fascists': Restore
Restore_Britain
16th-century English politician
John Michell (by 1491 – 15 October 1546) was an English politician. He was the brother of the MP, Thomas Michell. He was a member (MP) of the parliament
John Michell (MP for New Shoreham)
John_Michell_(MP_for_New_Shoreham)
British novelist (1802–1879)
Sylvester. Emma Caroline Michell was born on 15 January 1802, in Portugal. She was the youngest daughter of Admiral Sampson Michell, a British Royal Navy
Emma_Caroline_Wood
English astronomer (1695–1771)
sources. His survey, the first of its kind, was subsequently used by John Michell (1761). In 1757 Bevis was asked by the tobacconist Thomas Hughes to discover
John_Bevis
British fascist leader (1895–1935)
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Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840)
concert posters. Variations on One String (Moses Fantasy) Performed by John Michell (cello) with a pianist Problems playing this file? See media help. Eugène
Niccolò_Paganini
British dinner club and learned society, 1755–1813
Pickford, Richard Kirwan, John Smeaton, Henry Moyes, John Michell, Pieter Camper, R. E. Raspe, John Baskerville, Thomas Beddoes, John Wyatt, William Thomson
Lunar_Society_of_Birmingham
Group of squirrels whose tails are tangled together
Clinic (PHOTOS)". The Huffington Post Canada. 13 June 2013. Bob Rickard; John Michell (2007). The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomena. Penguin. p. 418.
Squirrel_king
Australian-British actor (1926–2015)
Keith Joseph Michell (1 December 1926 – 20 November 2015) was an Australian actor who worked primarily in the United Kingdom, and was best known for his
Keith_Michell
Private preparatory school in Berkshire, England
Society president Jake Meyer, Seven Summits mountaineer John Michell, writer and esotericist John MacLeod of MacLeod, 29th Chief of Clan MacLeod Prince
Cheam_School
British Nazi collaborator (1912–1945)
John Amery (14 March 1912 – 19 December 1945) was a British fascist and Nazi collaborator during World War II. He was the originator of the British Free
John_Amery
British journalist, writer and editor
Lives, Peculiar Notions, John Michell, 2002, ISBN 1-57912-228-0, pp. 136–143) Eccentric Lives and Peculiar Notions, John Michell, (1984), Thames & Hudson
Comyns_Beaumont
Australian mathematician
John Henry Michell FRS (26 October 1863 – 3 February 1940) was an Australian mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Melbourne
John_Henry_Michell
Hypothetical ancient unit of measurement
such as the ancient Indian gaz and the Sumerian šu-du3-a. Along with John Michell, Mackie also noted that it is the diagonal of a rectangle measuring 2
Megalithic_yard
Star cluster in the constellation of Taurus
physically related group of stars rather than any chance alignment. John Michell calculated in 1767 that the probability of a chance alignment of so many
Pleiades
Topics referred to by the same term
1713 John Michel (British Army officer, born 1765) (1765–1844), British Army general and MP for Belfast 1816–18 John Michell (disambiguation) John Mitchell
John_Michel_(disambiguation)
Physical constant for the strength of gravity induced by a mass
G implicitly, using a torsion balance invented by the geologist Rev. John Michell (1753). He used a horizontal torsion beam with lead balls whose inertia
Gravitational_constant
Former Far-right UK political party
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British writer
September 1995). "The Hole Story of my Life". The Independent on Sunday. Michell John (1984), Eccentric Lives and Peculiar Notions, ISBN 0-15-127358-8 "The
Joey_Mellen
American writer (1874–1932)
is British philosopher John Michell, who wrote the introduction to the edition of Lo!, published by John Brown in 1996. Michell says: "Fort, of course
Charles_Fort
System of two stars orbiting each other
alignments came in 1767 when English natural philosopher and clergyman John Michell became the first person to apply the mathematics of statistics to the
Binary_star
Scientific study of earthquakes and propagation of elastic waves through a planet
earthquakes. The earliest responses include work by John Bevis (1757) and John Michell (1761). Michell determined that earthquakes originate within the Earth
Seismology
English punk rock band
including the band's then-management and the photographer Peter Kodik. However, John "Grinny" Grinton later stated in an interview that he had no problem with
Skrewdriver
1978 studio album by Steve Hillage
cover features a distinctive "pyramid fish" design by English writer John Michell. Green peaked at number 30 on the UK Albums Chart and was a critical
Green_(Steve_Hillage_album)
World's largest telescopes
Observatory House, England 1789–1815 John Michell's Gregorian reflector 75 cm 29.5" Reflector – Gregorian John Michell Yorkshire, Great Britain 1780–1789
List of largest optical telescopes historically
List_of_largest_optical_telescopes_historically
1988 book by Stephen Hawking
term black hole was coined by John Archibald Wheeler in 1969, although the idea is older. The Cambridge clergyman John Michell imagined stars so massive that
A_Brief_History_of_Time
authors of the earth mysteries movement in Britain wrote about Giants. John Michell wrote about the existence of giants in his book The View over Atlantis
Giants_(esotericism)
Property of magnitude or multitude
Aristotle and Euclid, relations were conceived as whole numbers (Michell, 1993). John Wallis later conceived of ratios of magnitudes as real numbers: When
Quantity
Legendary island featured in Arthurian legend
described as the Vale of Avalon. Modern writers such as Dion Fortune, John Michell, Nicholas Mann and Geoffrey Ashe have formed theories based on perceived
Avalon
Network of professional Fortean researchers
successor to the Fortean Society."[citation needed] Keel, Colin Wilson and John Michell were long-time advisors to the organization.[citation needed] The International
International Fortean Organization
International_Fortean_Organization
Pseudoscientific claims of past alien contact
Gods Unknown) 1967: Brad Steiger (book, The Flying Saucer Menace) 1967: John Michell (book, The Flying Saucer Vision) 1968: Erich von Däniken (book, Erinnerungen
Ancient_astronauts
British Neo-Druidic organisation
artist Robin Williamson, musician Simon Emmerson, musician John Michell, author Caitlin and John Matthews, writers Damh The Bard, musician (former Pendragon)
Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids
Order_of_Bards,_Ovates_and_Druids
Place in Karnataka, India
Oxford University Press. pp. 1–18. ISBN 978-0-19-565433-2. John M. Fritz; George Michell; Clare Arni (2001). New Light on Hampi: Recent Research at Vijayanagara
Hampi_(town)
Map of the stars on a gigantic scale
(undated mimeographed pamphlet) John Michell (1975) The Earth Spirit - Its Ways, Shrines and Mysteries John Michell (1979) Simulacra - with 196 Illustrations
Landscape_zodiac
Film by Danny Boyle
Debra Hammer Sanjeev Bhaskar as Jed Malik Meera Syal as Sheila Malik Harry Michell as Nick Sophia Di Martino as Carol Sarah Lancashire as Liz, a Liverpudlian
Yesterday_(2019_film)
Performing horse (died 1915)
with animals. Internet Archive. Chicago, Scott, Foresman. pp. 12–15. John Michell and Robert Rickard (1982). "Horse Sense Is More Than you Ever Imagined"
Muhamed_(horse)
British monthly magazine devoted to anomalous phenomena
enthusiastic fan"; Ken Campbell, Fortean theatre director and playwright; John Michell; graphic designer Richard Adams and Dick Gwynn, who both helped with
Fortean_Times
exist. 1783 – John Michell predicts dark stars. John Michell proposed objects so massive that light could not escape. 1784 — John Michell discusses classical
Timeline of black hole physics
Timeline_of_black_hole_physics
English political activist
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Steve_Laws
British politician (born 1957)
transpired that the boat was a party of volunteers rowing from Land's End to John o' Groats, to raise money for a motor neuron disease charity. While stating
Rupert_Lowe
Surgically drilling a hole in the skull
chapter of his book Eccentric Lives & Peculiar Notions, esotericist John Michell cites Huges as pioneering the idea of trepanning in his 1962 monograph
Trepanning
American musician and journalist
and published a collection of essays by British writer John Michell (selected from Michell's contributions to The Oldie) entitled Confessions of a Radical
Michael_J._Moynihan
German-British astronomer and composer (1738–1822)
discoveries made after 1783 was published in 1821 (145 systems). The Rev. John Michell of Thornhill published work in 1767 on the distribution of double stars
William_Herschel
English cricketer and British Army officer (1849–1900)
Charles Michell (17 February 1849 — 25 January 1900) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer. The son of John Michell, he was born
Charles_Michell_(cricketer)
Radius of the event horizon of a Schwarzschild black hole
survey Chandrasekhar limit, a second requirement for black hole formation John Michell Classification of black holes by type: Static or Schwarzschild black
Schwarzschild_radius
British fascist and writer (1910–2003)
the novel Vile Bodies to her. Portraits of Diana were painted by Augustus John, Pavel Tchelitchew and Henry Lamb. She was one of a series of society beauties
Diana_Mosley
Numerological practice of reading a word or phrase as a number
allegory: antiquity to the modern period. Brill, 2003. pp. 113–114. John Michell, The Dimensions of Paradise: Sacred Geometry, Ancient Science, and the
Gematria
Scientific study of celestial objects
consisted of the Sun near the center of disk of stars, the Milky Way. After John Michell demonstrated that stars differ in intrinsic luminosity and after Herschel's
Astronomy
Parliament Online (accessed 1 October 2022). Hunt, William. Entry for Lyon, John (1514? - 1592), in Dictionary of National Biography, 1885 - 1900, Volume
List_of_lord_mayors_of_London
British flag-raising and anti-migrant vigilante group
harassing migrants in Calais". France 24. Retrieved 11 December 2025. Toner, John (17 May 2026). "NI influencer rants at PM after claiming he was banned from
Raise the Colours (organisation)
Raise_the_Colours_(organisation)
English natural philosopher, and scientist (1731–1810)
the Earth was a modification of the torsion balance built by geologist John Michell, who died before he could begin the experiment. The apparatus was sent
Henry_Cavendish
British political newspaper associated with fascism
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The_Blackshirt
Right-wing political advocacy group
filmmaker Amanda Eliasch (a follower of David Icke). The event was hosted by John Mappin, a hotel owner and QAnon supporter. On the day of its social media
Turning_Point_UK
English writer (1895–1977)
Williamson. A Bibliography. London: Halsgrove. 2004. ISBN 1-84114-364-2 Murry, John Middleton, "The Novels of Henry Williamson", in Katherine Mansfield, and
Henry_Williamson
American physicist, writer, and Nobel Laureate (born 1940)
and Time Warps, a popular science book that traces black holes from John Michell to Stephen Hawking and beyond. It has been published in at least twelve
Kip_Thorne
English cricketer
Edward John Michell (15 June 1853 — 5 May 1900) was an English first-class cricketer. The son of the Scottish land proprietor and magistrate John Michell, he
Edward_Michell_(cricketer)
Australian author and former diplomat
Governor General of Australia , 14 March 2001 Australia's diplomat arrives: John Michell, www.newsday.co.tt "Winfred Peppinck". Olympia Publishers. Retrieved
Winfred_Peppinck
Lake in Kazakhstan
Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London, 35, translated by John Michell, J. Murray: 58–69, doi:10.2307/3698078, JSTOR 3698078 AAPG Studies in
Lake_Zaysan
British political commentator (born 1984)
17 December 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018. Grynbaum, Michael; Herrman, John (27 August 2016). "Breitbart Rises From Outlier to Potent Voice in Campaign"
Milo_Yiannopoulos
Type of artillery missile
of the Royal Artillery, with a 'Rocket Brigade' reporting to Captain John Michell. During this campaign, the British used rockets at the Battle of Bladensburg
Congreve_rocket
British politician (1729–1777)
was the son of Vincent Amcotts and his wife Elizabeth Quincey, daughter of John Quincey of Aslackby, Lincolnshire and was baptised 25 June 1729. He was admitted
Charles_Amcotts
Medieval English surgeon (c. 1411–1450)
married Elizabeth Michell in 1431. She was the widow of his wealthy friend, William Fitzharry, and the daughter of John Michell. John Michell had been an alderman
Thomas_Morstede
Interdisciplinary study of astronomies in cultures
gotten inside the gates? — Todd Bostwick quoting John Michell Two hundred years before John Michell wrote the above, there were no archaeoastronomers
Archaeoastronomy
Pattern in a crop field
According to Rupert Sheldrake, the competition was organised by him and John Michell and "co-sponsored by The Guardian and The Cerealogist". The prize money
Crop_circle
Television film by Roger Michell
Persuasion is a 1995 period drama film directed by Roger Michell and based on Jane Austen's 1817 novel of the same name. In her theatrical film debut
Persuasion_(1995_film)
Polish-American UFO contactee (1891–1965)
First Flying Saucer Contactee, and How He Changed The World. Foreword by John Michell. New York: Cosimo Books. ISBN 978-1-60520-067-5. OCLC 421529776. Brunt
George_Adamski
American poet (1939–2019)
Minstrel Show The Fortunate Traveller (2019) Levy on Michell An interview with William Levy about John Michell Dr. Doo-wop A film by Michiel Brongers William
William_Levy_(author)
Analysis". Geographical Analysis. 56 (3): 514–529. doi:10.1111/gean.12383. John Michell (2009). Sacred Center: the Ancient Art of Locating Sanctuaries. Inner
Centre points of the United Kingdom
Centre_points_of_the_United_Kingdom
English neo-Nazi musician (1957–1993)
Baines School in nearby Poulton, where he met Sean McKay, Phil Walmsley, and John Grinton. They formed the cover band Tumbling Dice, who played songs by the
Ian_Stuart_Donaldson
List of scientists who are Christians
into English, has been compiled under the name Boerhaaveìs Orations. John Michell (1724–1793): English clergyman who provided pioneering insights in a
List of Christians in science and technology
List_of_Christians_in_science_and_technology
Modern nature-based spiritual movement
These are ideas that have been adopted from Earth mysteries writers like John Michell. In the popular imagination, Druids are closely linked with Stonehenge—a
Druidry_(modern)
Village in West Yorkshire, England
water. The Old Rectory survived and was home to several vicars, notably John Michell, who rose to international prominence by developing an understanding
Thornhill,_West_Yorkshire
English media personality (born 1975)
from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2016. Plunkett, John (6 June 2007). "The Apprentice – series three, episode 11". The Guardian
Katie_Hopkins
Former school in South Australia
housed in less imposing tin sheds) and girls. The boys' headmaster was John Michell. The next change of name came in 1940, when "super primary" (roughly
Unley Girls' Technical High School
Unley_Girls'_Technical_High_School
2025 campaign to display English and British flags
concerns that the Saltire was being co-opted by the far-right, First Minister John Swinney said in September 2025 that the Saltire must be a "flag of welcome"
Operation_Raise_the_Colours
1936 anti-fascist confrontation in London
poor housing. The impact of this hardship went beyond the material. Father John Groser of Watney Street church (later destroyed in the Blitz), a respected
Battle_of_Cable_Street
English author and journalist (1884–1967)
Arthur Michell Ransome (18 January 1884 – 3 June 1967) was an English author, intelligence agent, and journalist. He is best known for writing and illustrating
Arthur_Ransome
American historian of physics (born 1933)
early 20th century. His biography of the 18th century English naturalist John Michell was published in 2012. McCormmach received in 1987 the Pfizer Award from
Russell_McCormmach
British neo-Nazi organisation
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Combat_18
Village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England
in 1670, lived there for 39 years, and was buried in the churchyard. John Michell (1724–1793), Eakring-born cleric and natural philosopher, made notable
Eakring
Community action adult education project
Joe Boyd of Elektra Records and UFO, Andrew King, Michael Horovitz, John Michell, Julie Felix, Jeff Nuttall, Mike McInnerney (Tommy artist), Graham Keen
London_Free_School
Lake in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
descriptions of Chinese Turkestan and Dzungaria. Translated by John Michell, Robert Michell. London: Edward Stanford. pp. 324–329. Rich, David Alan (1998)
Aral_Sea
British far-right political party, 1948–1973
would later produce the Channel 4 mini-series Mosley broadcast in 1998. John Bean Victor Burgess Jeffrey Hamm Neil Francis Hawkins Diana Mitford Tommy
Union_Movement
English far-right politician (born 1951/52)
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Brian_Parker_(politician)
CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 October 2016. "John Michell". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2016. "John Michell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 October 2016
List of Gentlemen cricketers (1806–1840)
List_of_Gentlemen_cricketers_(1806–1840)
Range of beliefs regarding earthly supernatural phenomena
important writer combining these fields during the 1970s to 2000s was John Michell. Michell's book The View Over Atlantis mixed ley lines with folklore and archeology;
Earth_mysteries
British far-right term
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Two-tier_policing
Turkic ethnic group
descriptions of Chinese Turkestan and Dzungaria. Translated by John Michell and Robert Michell. Edward Stanford. pp. 271–273. Vasily Bartold (1963). Тянь-Шаньские
Kyrgyz_people
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