Episode 13: Nobility in Woburn: The Count Rumford Story

from It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives · host Alan Foulds

You don't often hear of nobility in New England, but if you drive through Woburn Square - about four miles from where the American Revolution began, that would free this country of royal and noble titles - you might just spot a statue labeled "Count Rumford." How did this happen? Why is he honored as such? Listen in to find out about this genius inventor and politician, and a man on the wrong side of the American cause.

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