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William Rowan Hamilton
Sir WILLIAM ROWAN HAMILTON Irish mathematician and Astronomer Royal of Ireland
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1805 1865 Astronomer Hamilton Mathematician Rowan Will I Am
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Sir William Rowan Hamilton: A Pioneering Irish Mathematician and Astronomer Royal". This portrait depicts Sir William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865), an esteemed Irish mathematician and Astronomer Royal of Ireland. Born on August 4, 1805, in Wicklow, Ireland, Hamilton is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics and astronomy. Hamilton's most significant achievement is the discovery of quaternions, a new type of mathematical entity that extends the complex number system. Quaternions are essential in modern physics, particularly in the fields of engineering, aerospace, and computer graphics. Hamilton's discovery was made in 1843, and he inscribed the fundamental quaternion multiplication table on a stone slab at Brougham Bridge, Dublin, which is now known as the "Hamilton Stone." In 1835, Hamilton was appointed Astronomer Royal of Ireland, a position he held until his death in 1865. During his tenure, he made significant improvements to the Dublin Observatory, which remains an essential institution for astronomical research in Ireland. This photograph, taken in 1865, captures Hamilton in his later years, with the wisdom and experience of a lifetime dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. His legacy continues to inspire generations of mathematicians and astronomers, as his groundbreaking discoveries have shaped the foundations of modern mathematics and physics. The portrait is a testament to Hamilton's enduring impact on the scientific world, as well as his Irish heritage. This image offers a glimpse into the life of a brilliant mind that transcended the boundaries of his time and continues to influence our understanding of the universe.
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