1836 - 1915
William Grylls Adams British Scientist, Scientist
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| First Name |
William
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| Middle Name |
Grylls
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| Last Name |
Adams
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| Birthday |
18th February, 1836
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| Birthplace |
Laneast, Cornwall
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| Died |
10th April, 1915
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| Place of Death |
Broadstone
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation Text |
Physicist, astronomer, philosopher
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| Occupation |
Scientist, Scientist
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William Grylls Adams FRS (18 February 1836 in Laneast, Cornwall – 10 April 1915) was professor of Natural Philosophy at King's College, London. He was active in research on subjects ranging from light, magnetism, and astronomy to electrical power generation and transmission. His research in optics yielded the discovery that certain materials, notably selenium, produce an electric current when exposed to light. Adams also actively participated in many academic societies and held major positions within the societies.
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