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Richard Glazebrook
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Born in Liverpool, Merseyside
Born on 18th of September 1854
Died on 15th of December 1935

Born 1854. Died 1935 - English physicist.

Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. Was director of the National Physical Laboratory (1900-19). Best known for his work on electrical standards. Wrote several physics textbooks. Elected FRS in 1882 and knighted in 1917.

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