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William Morgan: Eighteenth-Century Actuary, Mathematician and Radical
William Morgan: Eighteenth-Century Actuary, Mathematician and Radical
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William Morgan was a Welsh-born British actuary, scientist, and politician who founded the Equitable Life Assurance Company and earned the Copley Medal for his pioneering work in actuarial science. He also constructed the first X-ray tube and held radical political views that led to his imprisonment during Pitt's Reign of Terror.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: University of Wales Press
To meet William Morgan is to immerse oneself in the vibrant world of finance, science, and politics during the eighteenth century. Hailing from Bridgend in 1750, his heritage was Welsh, yet his impact extended far beyond national boundaries, leaving an indelible legacy that continues to shape our lives in the twenty-first century. At the tender age of twenty-five, with no formal training, Morgan secured a position as an actuary at the Equitable, a fledgling life assurance company. His remarkable achievements earned him the prestigious Copley Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Royal Society. However, his interests extended far beyond the realm of actuarial science, as evidenced by his groundbreaking papers on electrical experiments, which inadvertently led to the construction of the first X-ray tube.
Morgan's political radicalism made him a target during the reign of Pitt's "Reign of Terror," and he narrowly escaped imprisonment through the use of unpublished family letters. This biography delves into the tumultuous private life of Morgan, shedding light on his personal struggles and remarkable public accomplishments.
Weight: 372g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786836182
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