Balfour Stewart
British scientist (1828–1887)
1828 — 1887
Quick Facts
Profession
British scientist (1828–1887)
Born
November 1, 1828
Died
1887 (age ~59)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, physicist, meteorologist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in EdinburghDied in Drogheda
1828
Born in Edinburgh (1828-11-01)
1868
AwardRumford Medal
1887
Positionpresident (1887–1888)
1887
Died in Drogheda
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Balfour Stewart?+
Balfour Stewart is British scientist (1828–1887). Born in 1828.
When was Balfour Stewart born?+
Balfour Stewart was born on November 1, 1828.
When did Balfour Stewart die?+
Balfour Stewart died in 1887, at approximately 59 years of age.
Balfour — November 1, 1828
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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