William Whewell
Deceased Q333922

William Whewell

English philosopher and historian of science (1794–1866)

Born: May 24, 1794 (1794) · Lancaster
Died: March 6, 1866 (1866) · Cambridge
Age at death: 71 years
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation writer, university teacher, economist, philosopher, mathematician, physicist, art historian, theologian, geologist, historian
Field of work mechanics, philosophy of science, geology
Education Trinity College, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Dallam School, University of Cambridge
Employer Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Position held President of the Geological Society of London, President of the British Science Association, dean
Gender male

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