Frederick W. Lanchester

Frederick W. Lanchester

Frederick William Lanchester, was an English polymath and engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering and to aerodynamics, and co-invented the topic of operations research.

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Lifespan
1868 – 1946
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Career Journey

Background

Born in
Lewisham
Educated at
University of SouthamptonImperial College London
Awards
🏆 James Watt International Medal🏆 Daniel Guggenheim Medal🏆 Fellow of the Royal Society🏆 Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Timeline

  • 1868

    Born

    Birth
  • 1946

    Died

    Death

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