Alexander Wilson
Mathematician, Academic
1714 – 1786
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Who was Alexander Wilson?
Alexander Wilson FRSE was a Scottish surgeon, type-founder, astronomer, mathematician and meteorologist. He was the first scientist to record the use of kites in meteorological investigations.
His son Patrick Wilson succeeded him as Regius Professor of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University, in 1784.
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- Born
- 1714
St Andrews - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- University of St Andrews
- Died
- Oct 16, 1786
Glasgow
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on July 23, 2013
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