William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 26 June 1824 · Died: 17 December 1907 · Age: 83
Mathematical physicist who developed the absolute temperature scale
Did you know?He was the first British scientist to be elevated to the House of Lords for his achievements.
Quick facts
Date of birth26 June 1824
Date of death17 December 1907
Age at death83
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceBelfast, United Kingdom
Occupationphysicist, astronomer, mathematician
Editor's Take:
Lord Kelvin was a giant of Victorian science who moved easily between theory and engineering. He helped found thermodynamics and defined absolute zero. He also invented instruments that made long-distance telegraphy work. The success of the Atlantic cable made him rich and famous. He was not always right. His estimate of the Earth's age was far too young, and he doubted some new ideas. Still, his name lives on in the scientific unit of temperature.
Key Milestones
1846: Becomes professor at Glasgow
1848: Proposes an absolute temperature scale
1866: Helps complete the transatlantic telegraph cable
1892: Becomes Baron Kelvin
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (26 June 1824 – 17 December 1907) was a British mathematician, mathematical physicist and engineer. Born in Belfast, he was the professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow for 53 years.
When is William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin's birthday?
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin's birthday is June 26. He was born on June 26, 1824 in Belfast, United Kingdom.
How old was William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin when he died?
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin died on December 17, 1907, aged 83.
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