William Robert Grove
Welsh judge and physical scientist (1811–1896) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir William Robert Grove, FRS FRSE (11 July 1811 – 1 August 1896) was a Welsh judge and physical scientist.[1] He anticipated the general theory of the conservation of energy, and was a pioneer of fuel cell technology.[1] He invented the Grove voltaic cell.
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Sir William Robert Grove | |
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Born | 11 July 1811 Swansea, Wales |
Died | 1 August 1896(1896-08-01) (aged 85) London |
Nationality | Welsh |
Alma mater | Brasenose College, Oxford |
Known for | conservation of energy, invention of fuel cell, defending William Palmer |
Awards | Royal Medal (1847) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | physics, chemistry, patent law, criminal law, |
Institutions | Lincoln's Inn British judiciary Royal Institution Royal Society Privy council |
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