Biographical Information:
(1824-1907); b. Belfast; s. Glasgow Univ [Fr was PM at Glasow Univ]; adm pens at Peterhouse (41); S (43); BA, 2W, 1SP (45); MA (48); F (46-52 & 72-07); Rede L (66); FRS; FRSE; Cpley Medal (83); PNP, Glasgow Univ (46-99); Knighted (66); created Baron Kelvin (92); PR RS (90-95); PR British Association (71); OM (02); buried in Westminster Abbey; pres LMS (98-00)