"Edmund Culpeper (1660–1738) was an English scientific instrument maker.
Highly skilled English craftsman. Began his career as an engraver. Later dedicated himself to the construction of scientific ...
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instruments, achieving fame principally in the optical and mathematical fields. After making simple microscopes, Culpeper turned to tripod-mounted compound microscopes, introducing major changes and improvements in their mechanical and optical systems. Such instruments are known as "Culpeper-type microscopes"." - (en.wikipedia.org 01.09.2022)