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William Whewell
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William Whewell

Author · born May 24, 1794 · died 1866

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William Whewell was an English polymath. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. In his time as a student there, he achieved distinction in both poetry and mathematics.

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  1. ~26Received the Fellow of the Royal Society1820
  2. ~43Received the Royal Medal1837
  3. ~47Became dean1841

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