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Vor 4 Tagen · The department would go on to produce such luminaries as William John Macquorn Rankine, one of the founders of the science of thermodynamics. The university was also home to pioneering advancements in the humanities.
Vor 4 Tagen · Sir John Houblon (Grocer), mayor in 1695 (William III.), is supposed by Mr. Orridge to have been a brother of Abraham Houblon, first Governor of the Bank of England, and Lord of the Admiralty, and great-grandfather of the late Viscount Palmerston.
Vor 3 Tagen · The Rankine cycle was developed by Scottish engineer William John Macquorn Rankine in the 19th century. It improved upon the efficiency of the existing steam engines of the time, leading to more efficient and effective power generation.
Vor 4 Tagen · Sir John in 1376 acquired from William son of William Coleson of Walsall and Elizabeth his wife, who was presumably the widow of Fulk, her dower of ⅓ of the manor of Birmingham. He married Elizabeth, younger daughter and coheir of William de la Plaunche, and died in 1380, leaving no issue.
Vor 3 Tagen · On John's death in 1355 the manor, at this time called of Dilton only, together with one carucate in Bratton, passed to his brother William, and William appears to have been succeeded before 1362 by another brother Walter.
Vor 2 Tagen · William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, crafted timeless works that continue to entertain audiences worldwide with their profound insights into human nature and enduring literary brilliance.
Vor 2 Tagen · William ranks among the most popular figures of the royal family, known for his ease and relatability, traits that his mother also possessed. In various ways, William has sought to honour Princess Diana’s legacy. In 2007 he and Harry organized a London memorial service to mark the 10-year anniversary of her death.
