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William Whewell

William Whewell

English polymath and scientist
William Whewell FRS FGS FRSE was an English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science. He was Master at Trinity College, Cambridge. In his time as a student there, he achieved distinction in both... Wikipedia
Born: May 24, 1794, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Died: March 6, 1866 (age 71 years), Cambridge, United Kingdom
Known for: Coining the words scientist and physicist; Consilience
Awards: Smith's Prize (1816) and Royal Medal (1837)
Spouse: Cordelia Marshall (m. 1841)