Statue of Lord Kelvin [thermodynamics] In Kelvingrove Park

This statue commemorates Sir William Thomson, Baron Kelvin of Largs, One of the most prominent and celebrated scientist of his generation,

Physicist William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin was named Baron Kelvin in honour of his achievements, named after the river that flowed past his university. The Kelvin temperature scale, named after its creator Lord Kelvin, therefore derives its name from the river.

Sculpted by Archibald Macfarlane Shannan in 1908.
It is situated at the University side of Kelvin Way and is in the original location of the Royal Doltan Fountain [now at the People's Palace]

"William Thomson moved from his native Belfast when his father became Professor of Mathematics at the University of Glasgow. He himself enrolled in the university at age ten, became Professor of Natural Philosophy (now Physics) at 22, and was knighted for his achievements at 44. In a career lasting more than fifty years, the prolific Lord Kelvin not only developed important thermodynamic and electrodynamic theories, but also applied his inventive mind to practical inventions such as the design of a marine compass and other instruments, the development of the first transatlantic cable and early applications of electricity. Lord Kelvin held more than fifty patents, published widely, and received a raft of awards and honours, though is perhaps best remembered for determining the temperature of Absolute Zero, now known as the Kelvin Scale. He was buried in Westminster Abbey (between Newton and Darwin!)."

- Gordon Urquhart

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