Gresham College

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Gresham College

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Educational institution established by the will of Sir Thomas Gresham, providing lectures to the public on "divynitye, astronomy, musicke, geometry, law, phissicke, and rethoricke." It does not enroll students or grant degrees.

Location:
London, England

Founding Date:
1597

Official Website:
http://www.gresham.ac.uk/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Kenelm Digby Scientist 11-Jul-1603 11-Jun-1665 Founding member of the Royal Society

TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

John Bull Composer c. 1562 12-Mar-1628 English composer and organist

Lord David Cecil Author 9-Apr-1902 1-Jan-1986 Melbourne

Susan Greenfield Scientist 1-Oct-1950 Brain Story

Robert Hooke Scientist 18-Jul-1635 3-Mar-1703 Law of Elasticity, microscopist

Roger Penrose Mathematician 8-Aug-1931 Theory of cosmic censorship

James Joseph Sylvester Mathematician 3-Sep-1814 15-Mar-1897 Studied finite analysis

Christopher Wren Architect 20-Oct-1632 25-Feb-1723 Designed St. Paul's Cathedral

ADMINISTRATORS AND TRUSTEES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Judith Mayhew Jonas Educator 18-Oct-1948 Provost of King's College, 2003-06

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