William Whewell
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William Whewell. (1794 – 1866). English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science. He was Master at Trinity College, Cambridge. In his time as a student there, he achieved distinction in both poetry and mathematics.
Noteworthy
- Mask of Theory.
- Neologisms.
- Coining the words scientist and physicist.
- Consilience.
