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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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Tyndall”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q360808: John Tyndall

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