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William Whewell
English philosopher and historian of science (1794–1866)
William Whewell was born on May 24, 1794 in Lancaster, United Kingdom and died on March 6, 1866, aged 71.
Born
May 24, 1794
William Whewell died aged 71.
Died: March 6, 1866
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Professions
- art historian, astronomer, physicist, philosopher, writer, university teacher, mathematician, economist, theologian, historian, geologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about William Whewell
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
All birth date sources
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- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- SNAC
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- BnF authorities
- Find a Grave
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
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Questions people ask
How old was William Whewell when they died?
William Whewell died aged 71.
When is William Whewell’s birthday?
William Whewell’s recorded birthday is May 24.
Where was William Whewell born?
William Whewell was born in Lancaster, United Kingdom.
When did William Whewell die?
William Whewell died on March 6, 1866.