William Hazledine Pepys (1775-1856)

Ri Vice President, 1816

William Hazledine Pepys researched into improving electrical apparatus and invented the mercury gasometer.

A photograph of William Hazledine Pepys
Credit: Royal Institution

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Ri positions

  • Vice President 1816

Pepys researched into improving electrical apparatus and invented the mercury gasometer. He was active in the management of the Ri and Vice-President in 1816.

The Royal Institution is closed 19 March

The Ri is closed this week on Tuesday 19 March.