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William Whewell (May 24th, 1794 - March 6th, 1866)

By Martialmagician2013

  • Birth

    William Whewell was born on May 24th, 1794 in Brook Street, Lancaster, England. He was the oldest of seven children of John and Elizabeth Whewell. {“Chapter 1.” The Life, and Selections from the Correspondence, of William Whewell ... With Portrait, Etc, by Stair Douglas, C. Kegan Paul & Co, 1881.}

  • Education

    Education
    In his younger years William Whewell was sent to The Blue School in Lancaster, England then later to The Grammar School which at the time was overseen by Master Rev. Joseph Rowley. He was such an exceptional student he received a scholarship to Trinity College in Cambridge. {“Chapter 1.” The Life, and Selections from the Correspondence, of William Whewell ... With Portrait, Etc, by Stair Douglas, C. Kegan Paul & Co, 1881.}
    {Picture of Trinity College, Cambridge, www.trin.cam.ac.uk/events/}

  • "Scientist" and "Physicist"

    "Scientist" and "Physicist"
    In 1834 William Whewell coined the word "Scientist" and "Physicist'. The words Physicist and Scientist first appeared in a review (by WIlliam Whewell in the Quarterly Review in 1834 and then also appeared under William Whewell’s name in the book titled introduction to The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences in 1840. {Ashworth, William B. “William Whewell - Scientist of the Day.” Linda Hall Library, 20 May 2019, www.lindahall.org/william-whewell/.}

  • The Great Tide Experiment of 1834

    The Great Tide Experiment of 1834
    In 1834, William Whewell took on an enormous project. He was fascinated by the ocean tides and wondered if he could predict tides there in England by studying them all around the world. They following video gives a little insight to his great experiment
    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7oTPkXzF1Q) {“William Whewell's ‘Great Tide Experiment’ of 1835 - an Early Crowdsourcing Experiment.” www.crowdandcloud.org.}
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    Head Master of Trinity College

    In 1841 William Whewell Became Head Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, England. While filling that position he wrote several books, including The Elements of Morality, Including Polity (2 vols., 1845) and The History of Scientific Ideas (2 vols., 1858). William Whewell held this position up until his death on March 6th 1866 from injuries sustained from a horse riding accident.
    {“William Whewell.” William Whewell - New World Encyclopedia, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/William_Whewell.}