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James Thomson

British engineer (1822–1892)

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James Thomson was a British engineer and physicist. He was the older brother of Lord Kelvin.

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Occupation: physicist, engineer, glaciologist
Position held: Regius Professor of Civil Engineering and Mechanics
Citizenship: Ireland
Born: February 16, 1822
Died: May 8, 1892

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James Thomsonfather Margaret Gardinermother William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvinsibling

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