George Atwood
1745 - 1807
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George Atwood was an English mathematician best known for his invention of a low-friction pulley system.
Mathematicians born in the same country
| Honours awarded to George Atwood (Click below for those honoured in this way) | |
| Fellow of the Royal Society | 1776 |
| Royal Society Copley Medal | 1796 |
| Lunar features | Crater Atwood |
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