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William Whewell
Rev Dr William Whewell DD was an English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. In his time as a student there, he achieved distinction in both poetry and mathematics. What is most often remarked about Whewell is the breadth of his endeavors. In a time of increasing specialization, Whewell appears a throwback to an earlier era when natural philosophers dabbled in a bit of everything. He published work in the disciplines of mechanics, physics, geology, astronomy, and economics, while also finding the time to compose poetry, author a Bridgewater Treatise, translate the works of Goethe, and write sermons and theological tracts. In mathematics, Whewell introduced what is now called the Whewell equation, an equation defining the shape of a curve without reference to an arbitrarily chosen coordinate system.
BornMay 24, 1794, Lancaster, Lancashire, England
DiedMarch 06, 1866, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
FieldsPolymath, philosopher, theologian
InstitutionsTrinity College, Cambridge
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
Known forCoining the words scientist and physicist
InfluencesJohn Gough, John Hudson
InfluencedAugustus De Morgan, Isaac Todhunter
Notable awardsSmith's Prize (1816), Royal Medal (1837)

About William Whewell

Philosopher William Whewell was born on May 24, 1794 in England (He dies at the age of 71, on March 6, 1866).

Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, and English physicist, philosopher, and theologian. He is particularly noted for his Gothic architecture writings, especially the 1830 publication of Architectural Notes on German Churches.

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William Whewell before becoming famous

William Whewell was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1794 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).

When he was younger, he excelled in mathematics at Lancaster and Heversham grammar schools.

Achievement of William Whewell

He wrote in many different fields, including mechanics, physics, geology, and astronomy.

William Whewell's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Cordelia Whewell and Everina Frances, Lady Affleck on two occasions.

William Whewell Collabed with

He was a philosopher in the same vein as Philosopher Sir Francis Bacon.

William Whewell Income & Net worth

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Latest information about William Whewell updated on March 11 2023.