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Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert (1774 - 1841)
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English mathematician
As the representative of the first generation of English practical mechanics, Gregory pursued a balanced synthesis of empiricism and theory. Despite the use of higher mathematics (including the introduction of the differential and integral notation of Leibniz in England) and mechanical theories he tried to keep the low level of abstraction of his work. Important to him were practical results such as friction reduction, improved efficiency and creating various kinds of movement types. He turned the results obtained on different machines (mills, presses, pumps, water wheels, cranes, pile drivers, clocks, steam engines). He invented a method for the selection of the technical characteristics that are essential for a theory.
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variant spelling:
Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert
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Curriculum vitae
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* 29.01.1774
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Jaxley
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born
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1796
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Cambridge
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Bookseller
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1798
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Cambridge
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Private teacher of mathematics and astronomy
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1802 - 1821
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Woolwich
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Lecturer at the Military Academy
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1820
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London
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Co-founder of the "Astronomical Society"
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1821 - 1838
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Woolwich
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Professor at the Military Academy
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† 02.02.1841
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Woolwich
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died
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London
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Member of the "Royal Society"
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A Treatise of mechanics, theoretical, practical, and descriptive
Author: Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert
Published: 1815
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Theoretische, praktische und beschreibende Darstellung der mechanischen Wissenschaften
Author: Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert
Published: 1828
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Theoretische, praktische und beschreibende Darstellung der mechanischen Wissenschaften: Enthaltend die Theorie der Statik, Dynamik, Hydrostatik, Hydrodynamik und Pneumatik ; mit 18 Kupfertafeln
Author: Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert
Published: 1828
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Theoretische, praktische und beschreibende Darstellung der mechanischen Wissenschaften: Enthaltend Bemerkungen über die Beschaffenheit, die Bauart und die Vereinfachung von Maschinen, über Reibung, Steifigkeit der Seile, bewegende Kräfte ..., und die Beschreibung vieler sinnreichen und nützlichen Maschinen ; mit 41 Kupfertafeln
Author: Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert
Published: 1828
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