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William Peddie

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The source records Papa Westray as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

William Peddie
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What is recorded here

Why this person is known: Scottish physicist and applied mathematician (1861-1946)

From Wikidata Q37736851

Birthplace
Papa Westray
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