William Peddie
1861 - 1946
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William Peddie graduated from Edinburgh University and then lectured in Physics. He was appointed Professor of Physics at Queen's College Dundee and held this post for 37 years. He was a founder member of the EMS and became President in 1895 and 1932.
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Additional Material in MacTutor
- Papers in the Proceedings and Notes of the EMS
- Obituary: Edinburgh Mathematical Notes
- Obituary: Scotsman
| Honours awarded to William Peddie (Click below for those honoured in this way) | |
| EMS Founder Member | 1883 |
| Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh | Elected 1887 |
| EMS President | 1895, 1932 |
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