William Whewell’s Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) May 24, 1794
Death Date March 6, 1866
Age of Death 71 years
Cause of Death N/A
Profession Philosopher
The philosopher William Whewell died at the age of 71. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
English scientist, philosopher, and theologian who was the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. He is also known for his writings on Gothic architecture, including his book Architectural Notes on German Churches, which published in 1830.
He was married twice, once to Cordelia Whewell and once to Everina Frances, Lady Affleck.
Quotes
"The system becomes more coherent as it is further extended. The elements which we require for explaining a new class of facts are already contained in our system. In false theories, the contrary is the case.
"It is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict phenomena.
"Every failure is a step to success.
"We cannot observe external things without some degree of Thought; nor can we reflect upon our Thoughts, without being influenced in the course of our reflection by the Things which we have observed.
"Hence no force, however great, can stretch a cord, however fine, into a horizontal line which is accurately straight: there will always be a bending downwards.