Quote by: William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

The steam engine has done much more for science than science has done for the steam engine.


Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin
  • DescriptionBritish physicist and engineer
  • AliasesWilliam Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin; The Lord Kelvin; Lord Kelvin
  • BornJune 26, 1824
  • DiedDecember 17, 1907
  • CountryUnited Kingdom; Australia
  • ProfessionPhysicist; Scientist; Mathematician
  • AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science; Fellow Of The Royal Society; Knight Grand Cross Of The Royal Victorian Order; Copley Medal; Royal Medal; John Fritz Medal