Sir George Gabriel Stokes (August 13, 1819 to February 1, 1903) was a British mathematician and physics. His many contributions in the areas of fluid dynamics, optics and mathematical physics. He assumed the presidency of the Royal Society of London for improving natural knowledge, known as the Royal Society.
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