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William John Macquorn Rankine — Age & Birthday

Born: 5 July 1820 · Died: 24 December 1872 · Age at death: 52

How old was William John Macquorn Rankine when he died?

William John Macquorn Rankine died aged 52. He was born on 5 July 1820 and died on 24 December 1872.

Scottish engineer who helped establish the science of thermodynamics

Did you know?A temperature scale used primarily in engineering systems in the United States was named in his honour.

William John Macquorn Rankine (5 July 1820 – 24 December 1872) was a Scottish mathematician and physicist. He was a founding contributor, with Rudolf Clausius and William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), to the science of thermodynamics, particularly focusing on its First Law.

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Age at death: 52
Years since death: 153

Born: July 5, 1820 · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Died: December 24, 1872
Nationality: British
Known for: Technology, Science

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