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Tributes to outstanding scientist | |
(about 23 hours later) | |
One of the UK's greatest scientists has been remembered at ceremonies in Glasgow and London. | |
A commemorative stone was unveiled at Glasgow's Necropolis to mark the centenary of Lord Kelvin's death. | |
In London, a wreath was laid by University of Glasgow staff at his tomb in Westminster Abbey. | |
He was a student in Glasgow and later served chancellor. One of his most important achievements was the laying of seabed cables to connect continents. | |
Born William Thomson in Belfast in 1824, Lord Kelvin's achieved fame for his contribution to science. | Born William Thomson in Belfast in 1824, Lord Kelvin's achieved fame for his contribution to science. |
'Debt of gratitude' | |
He was knighted in 1886 and received the title Baron of Largs in 1892. | He was knighted in 1886 and received the title Baron of Largs in 1892. |
He died in 1907 and was buried next to Isaac Newton in Westminster Abbey. | He died in 1907 and was buried next to Isaac Newton in Westminster Abbey. |
University of Glasgow principal Sir Muir Russell attended the wreath laying ceremony in London. | |
He said: "The scale and scope of Lord Kelvin's achievements and their lasting legacy bear full testament to an outstanding scientist, ingenious inventor and successful business man. | |
"His commitment to Glasgow was immense and we owe him a great debt of gratitude. | |
"Through this act of remembrance and celebration, we mark once more our appreciation for all that he did for, and continues to mean to, our university." | |
Lord Kelvin published 661 papers, took out 70 patents and had more initials after his name than any other man in the British Commonwealth. | Lord Kelvin published 661 papers, took out 70 patents and had more initials after his name than any other man in the British Commonwealth. |
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