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George Palmer Williams
George Palmer Williams
Years at Michigan: |
1841 - 1881 |
| Mathematics | Physics |
Professor of Physics, Mathematics and Languages
Principal of U of M Oakland and Pontiac Branches
Chair of Mathematics and Physics
Professor Emeritus