Developed the electromagnetic theory, unifying previous unrelated results. Born Edinburgh. Professor of Natural Philosophy at King's College London, 1860 - 65. Died Cambridge. Buried near Castle Douglas in Scotland, near where he had spent much of his life.
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James Maxwell
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James Maxwell - WC2
James Clerk Maxwell FRS King's College London Professor of Natural Philosop...
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