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Motion · S6M-13803 · 26 Jun 2024

Celebrating the Life of Lord Kelvin on the 200th Anniversary of his Birth

Lodged by Paul Sweeney (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates the life and achievements of Lord Kelvin, who was born 200 years ago, on 26 June 1824, and matriculated at the University of Glasgow at the age of 10; recognises his contributions to science, including paving the way for the global communication highway through his commitment to the transatlantic telegraph cable project, and celebrates Lord Kelvin’s 53 years as the Chair of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.