1912

Osborne Reynolds

Countries: Ireland

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Professor of engineering. FRS. Born Belfast. Aged 25 he was appointed professor of engineering (one of the first to be appointed to such a post in the UK) in Owens College, Manchester. He remained there until he retired in 1905. Studied in the field of fluid mechanics. Died at home in Somerset.

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William Ward (benefactor)

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Pumphouse Educational Trust and Museum

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Bob Sharp

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Stephen Speirs

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George Grote, DCL, LLD

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