Green's Windmill

George Green was baptised on 14 July 1793. His only schooling consisted of 4 terms in 1801/1802. He owned and worked a Nottingham windmill.

The inventor of Green's functions, he published only 10 mathematical works, the first and most important being published at his own expense in 1828 entitled "An Essay on the Application of Mathematical Analysis to the Theories of Electricity and Magnetism".

The windmill he owned has been restored and is open to the public.

 

Greens windmill 1Green's Windmill from the park

 


greens windmill 2
Detailed view of Green's Windmill

 

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