John Farrar (scientist)
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John Farrar (July 1, 1779 – May 8, 1853) was an American scholar. He first coined the concept of hurricanes as “a moving vortex and not the rushing forward of a great body of the atmosphere”, after the Great September Gale of 1815.[1][2][3] Farrar remained Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Harvard University between 1807 and 1836. During this time, he introduced modern mathematics into the curriculum. He was also a regular contributor to the scientific journals.
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John Farrar | |
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Born | (1779-07-01)July 1, 1779 |
Died | May 8, 1853(1853-05-08) (aged 73) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Phillips Academy, Andover Harvard University |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics, philosophy |
Institutions | Harvard College |
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