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
Education: Trinity College and University of Cambridge
Awards: Smith's Prize (1816) and Royal Medal (1837)
Spouse: Cordelia Marshall (m. 1841)