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James Clerk Maxwell Garnett

1880-01-01 – 1958-00-00

Portrait of James Clerk Maxwell Garnett
James Clerk Maxwell Garnett (1880–1958). Barrister. Photograph by Elliott & Fry, purchased by the NPG 1996. Bromide print.Credit: Elliott & Fry

Life & Legacy

James Clerk Maxwell Garnett CBE (13 October 1880 – 19 March 1958), commonly known as Maxwell Garnett, was an English educationist, barrister, peace campaigner and physicist. He was Secretary of the League of Nations Union. The Maxwell Garnett approximation is named after him.

Occupation & Career

writer, peace activist, barrister, scientist

Education

Trinity College; St Paul's School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Education & Institutions

St Paul's School · Trinity College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q17626668 — wikidata View source

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