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Osbourne Reynolds
Osbourne Reynolds (born August 23, 1842 - February 21, 1912) was an engineer and physicist known for his work in hydraulics and hydrodynamics.
Reynolds was born in Belfast in Ireland and died in Watchet[?] in Somerset.
Some biographical data:
- 1867 graduated for Queens' College Cambridge[?]
- 1868 became first professor of engineering in Owens College, Manchester[?]
- 1877 elected a fellow of the Royal Society
- 1888 elected a Royal Medallist[?]
The Reynolds number is named after him.
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