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Silvanus Phillips Thompson

1851 - 1916

Born

19 June 1851

York, England

Died

12/06/1916

Morland, Chislett Road, Hampstead, London, England

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
04/06/1891
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
40
Occupation
Physicist and electrical engineer
Relationships
Parents: Silvanus Thompson, schoolmaster of York and Bridget Tatham of Settle. Spouse: Jane, daughter of James Henderson of Pollokshields (1881). Children: Four daughters