Green, George

1793 – He was born this year. His life story is remarkable in that he was almost entirely self-taught. He was born and lived for most of his life in one of the English town in Nottinghamshire.

1828 – He published his essay and it was sold out.

1829 – He worked in his father's mill, taking ownership upon his father's death.

1833 – He was able to enter Cambridge University. Green entered as an undergraduate this year at age 40.

1837 – After graduating, he stayed on the faculty at Gonville and Caius College. He wrote on optics, acoustics, and hydrodynamics.

1840 – He became ill and returned to Nottingham.

1841 – He died in Nottingham.