William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

The Right Honourable William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, GCVO, OM, PC, PRS (26 June 1824–17 December 1907) was a Scottish-Irish mathematical physicist and engineer, an outstanding leader in the physical sciences of the 19th century. He did important work in the mathematical analysis of electricity and thermodynamics, and did much to unify the emerging discipline of physics in its modern form.

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The Right Honourable - GCVO - OM - PC - PRS - 26 June - 1824 - 17 December - 1907 - Scottish - Irish - Mathematical physicist - Engineer - Physical sciences - 19th century - Mathematical analysis - Electricity - Thermodynamics - Physics

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He also enjoyed a second career as a telegraph engineer and inventor, a career that propelled him into the public eye and ensured his fame and honour.

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Telegraph - Inventor

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