John Tyndall
John Tyndall (1820–1893) was an Irish physicist, glaciologist and mountaineer.
Also recorded as John Tyndal.
John Tyndall in brief
- Born
- 1820
- Died
- 1893
- Known for
- physicist,glaciologist,mountaineer,inventor,philosopher,writer,university teacher,naturalist
- Place of birth
- County Carlow
Overview
Born at County Carlow in 1820, died at Surrey in 1893.
In detail
John Tyndall studied at University of Marburg. training under Robert Bunsen is recorded. Thomas Archer Hirst is recorded as having studied under John Tyndall. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is physics, experimental physics and thermal radiation.
Employment is recorded with Royal Institution. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Royal Society.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Medal, Rumford Medal and honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh.
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“John Tyndall”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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