William Whewell

Philosopher, Academic

1794 – 1866

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Who was William Whewell?

William Whewell FRS FGS was an English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

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Born
May 24, 1794
Lancaster
Spouses
Religion
  • Anglicanism
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Education
  • University of Cambridge
  • Trinity College, Cambridge
Lived in
  • England
  • Lancaster
Died
Mar 6, 1866
Cambridge

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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