Charles Tomlinson (scientist)
- Charles Tomlinson (scientist)
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| Charles Tomlinson |
| Born |
November 27, 1808(1808-11-27)
London |
| Died |
February 15, 1897(1897-02-15) (aged 88) |
| Nationality |
British |
| Notable awards |
FRS |
Charles Tomlinson (November 27, 1808 London - February 15, 1897) FRS was a British scientist.
Biography
He studied science under George Birkbeck, the founder of the London Mechanics' Institute. For a while, he had a school with his brother Lewis, at Salisbury. Becoming known for original investigation, he was called to London, where he was appointed lecturer on experimental science at King's College School. In 1872 he was elected to the Royal Society, and in 1874 he took a leading part in founding the Physical Society. As a scientist Tomlinson made valuable contributions to the knowledge of the surface tension of liquids. His last years were devoted to literature, and he held the Dante lectureship at University College 1878-1880.
Publications
He authored over 50 books and 100 published papers and notes, among which were:
References
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Tomlinson, Charles |
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| Date of birth |
November 27, 1808 |
| Place of birth |
London |
| Date of death |
February 15, 1897 |
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- English scientists
- English poets
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