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Kelvin tribute in city cemetery Tributes to outstanding scientist
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One of Scotland's greatest scientists will be remembered at a special ceremony at Glasgow's Necropolis. One of the UK's greatest scientists has been remembered at ceremonies in Glasgow and London.
A new commemorative stone will be unveiled to mark the centenary of Lord Kelvin's death. A commemorative stone was unveiled at Glasgow's Necropolis to mark the centenary of Lord Kelvin's death.
He was a student at the University of Glasgow and later served as professor, dean and chancellor. In London, a wreath was laid by University of Glasgow staff at his tomb in Westminster Abbey.
One of his most important achievements was the laying of seabed cables to connect continents, carrying telegraphic and telephonic information. 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.
The commemorative stone will be erected in the Necropolis Cemetery near where Lord Kelvin's father and brothers are also interred.
Westminster Abbey
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.