John Burnside

John Burnside

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1916 - 2008

Occupation

Inventor

Description

Inventor of the kaleidoscope, including the math behind the optics. He has received royalties on every one produced since. Life partner of LGBTQ activist Harry Hay. LGBTQ activist.

See Also

• LGBTQ Mathematicians

Further Reading/Research

• http://articles.latimes.com/2008/sep/18/local/me-burnside18
• http://www.advocate.com/news/2008/09/19/gay-rights-activist-teleidoscope-inventor-john-burnside-dead-91
• http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Pioneering-gay-activist-John-Burnside-dies-3193488.php