Gabriel George Stokes, 1st Baronet
Irish mathematician and physicist (1819–1903)
1819 — 1903
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Profession
Irish mathematician and physicist (1819–1903)
Born
August 13, 1819
Died
1903 (age ~84)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, mathematician, physicist
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in SkreenDied in Cambridge
1819
Born in Skreen (1819-08-13)
1835
EducationStudied at City of Bristol College (1835–1837)
1837
EducationStudied at Pembroke College (1837–1841)
1849
PositionLucasian Professor of Mathematics (1849–1903)
1851
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1852
AwardRumford Medal
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Sir George Gabriel Stokes, 1st Baronet, was an Irish mathematician and physicist. Born in County Sligo, Ireland, Stokes spent his entire career at the University of Cambridge, where he served as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics for 54 years—from 1849 until his death in 1903—the longest tenure held by any Lucasian Professor.
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Who is Gabriel George Stokes, 1st Baronet?+
Sir George Gabriel Stokes, 1st Baronet, was an Irish mathematician and physicist. Born in County Sligo, Ireland, Stokes spent his entire career at the University of Cambridge, where he served as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics for 54 years—from 1849 until his death in 1903—the longest tenure held
What does the name Gabriel mean?+
The name Gabriel means "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Gabriel George Stokes, 1st Baronet born?+
Gabriel George Stokes, 1st Baronet was born on August 13, 1819.
When did Gabriel George Stokes, 1st Baronet die?+
Gabriel George Stokes, 1st Baronet died in 1903, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)
The name Gabriel is of Portuguese origin, meaning "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gabriel — August 13, 1819
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Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
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Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
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10 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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