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William Rowan Hamilton — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 4 August 1805 · Died: 2 September 1865 · Age at death: 60

How old was William Rowan Hamilton when he died?

William Rowan Hamilton died aged 60. He was born on 4 August 1805 and died on 2 September 1865.

Irish mathematician who formulated the theory of quaternions

Did you know?He famously carved his fundamental mathematical formula into the stone of a bridge when the discovery suddenly occurred to him.

Sir William Rowan Hamilton (4 August 1805 – 2 September 1865) was an Irish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who made numerous major contributions to algebra, classical mechanics, and optics.

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Age at death: 60
Years since death: 161

Born: August 4, 1805 · Dublin, Ireland
Died: September 2, 1865
Nationality: British
Known for: Science

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Father: Archibald Rowan-Hamilton
Spouse: Helen Maria Bayly
Child: William Edwin Hamilton

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