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William Grylls Adams

1836 - 1915

Born

16 February 1836

Lidcot, Laneast, Cornwall, England

Died

10/04/1915

Heathfield in Broadstone, Dorset, England

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
06/06/1872
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
36
Occupation
Scientist and university teacher
Relationships
Parents: Thomas Adams (1788–1859), small estate owner and farmer, and Tabitha Knill Grylls (1796–1866) Brother: John Couch Adams (FRS 1849) Spouse: Mary Dingle of Lewannick, Cornwall (24 August 1869)