William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin
Deceased Q122701

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

British physicist and engineer (1824–1908)

Born: June 26, 1824 (1824) · Belfast
Died: December 17, 1907 (1907) · Largs
Age at death: 83 years
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation writer, politician, university teacher, engineer, mathematician, astronomer, physicist
Field of work physics, mechanics, thermodynamics
Education University of Glasgow, Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Employer University of Glasgow, Peterhouse
Position held Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the House of Lords, President of the Royal Society
Gender male

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