Biography of William Froude

William Froude (* 28. November 1810 in Devon; † 4. May 1879 in Simon's Town) was an englischer Schiffbauingenieur und Forscher auf dem Gebiet der Hydrodynamik. He was 68 years old. He was married to Catherine Henrietta Elizabeth Holdsworth. He had at least 2 children (1 son and 1 daughter). His education included Westminster School and Oriel College. His awards include Fellow of the Royal Society and Royal Medal. His cause of death was dysentery. He was buried at Old Burying Ground, Seaforth.